A 75-Year-Old Patient Tells the Nurse, "I Just Do Not

question 12

Multiple Choice

A 75-year-old patient tells the nurse, "I just do not enjoy eating as much as I used to because the food does not have much taste or smell." Which statement by the nurse is most appropriate?

• A) "You should make an appointment with your health care provider."
• B) "Try eating small, frequent meals."
• C) "The senses of smell and taste decrease as we age."
• D) "Maybe you should use saline drops in your nose."

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