An Older Patient in No Acute Distress Reports Being Less

question 5

Multiple Choice

An older patient in no acute distress reports being less able to taste and smell.What is the nurse's best response to this information?

• A)Notify the physician immediately to rule out cranial nerve damage.
• B)Perform testing on the vestibulocochlear nerve and a hearing test.
• C)Schedule the patient for an appointment at a smell and taste disorders clinic.
• D)Explain to the patient that diminished senses are normal findings.

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