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    Breath Odors May Alert the Examiner to Certain Underlying Metabolic
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Breath Odors May Alert the Examiner to Certain Underlying Metabolic

Question 14

Question 14

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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.

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