When beginning a physical examination of a toddler, the nurse notes that the child has halitosis. On which body areas should the nurse focus when conducting the assessment? (Select all that apply.)

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Halitosis or bad breath is considered a significant body odor, which could be caused by poor dental hygiene, a lung infection, or a foreign body in respiratory tract. The nurse should focus the assessment on the lungs and the oral cavity. The urinary tract, reflexes, and abdomen will not help determine the cause for the patient's halitosis.

When Beginning a Physical Examination of a Toddler, the Nurse