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What is the potential cause of a sweet, fruity odor from a patient's breath?

Urinary tract infection

Poor dental and oral hygiene

Diabetic acidosis (correct)

Renal failure

Which of the following is a possible cause of a foul-smelling perspiration?

Bromhidrosis (correct)

Malabsorption syndrome

Hyperhidrosis

Diabetes mellitus

What is the potential cause of a stale urine smell from the skin?

Diabetic acidosis

Renal failure

Urinary tract infection

Uremic acidosis (correct)

Which of the following is a possible cause of a musty odor from a casted body part?

Pseudomonas infection Signup and view all the answers

What is the potential cause of a fecal odor from a patient's vomitus?

Bowel obstruction Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a possible cause of a sweet, heavy, thick odor from a draining wound?

Pseudomonas infection Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary objective of inspection during a physical examination?

To distinguish normal from abnormal findings through observation Signup and view all the answers

What should be done to ensure optimal results during inspection?

Make sure that adequate lighting is available Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of validating findings with the patient during inspection?

To verify the accuracy of the observed findings Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of an unusual body odor during inspection?

It often indicates an underlying pathology Signup and view all the answers

Why is it essential to be aware of personal visual, hearing, or olfactory deficits during inspection?

To avoid misinterpreting observed data Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of comparing each area with its match on the opposite side of the body during inspection?

To check for side-to-side symmetry Signup and view all the answers