Breath odors may alert the examiner to certain underlying metabolic conditions. The odor of ammonia on the breath may signify:
a. uremia.
b. tuberculosis.
c. hepatic failure.
d. diabetic ketoacidosis.
A
An ammonia-like breath odor suggests uremia, a renal condition. A cinnamon-like breath odor suggests tuberculosis. A breath odor resembling musty fish or clover suggests hepatic failure. A sweet, fruity breath odor suggests diabetic ketoacidosis.
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