A 54-Year-Old Client Expresses Concern About Her Weakening Sense of Smell

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Multiple Choice

A 54-year-old client expresses concern about her weakening sense of smell to the nurse during an admission interview.The nurse's most therapeutic response is:

• A) "I don't think it is anything to worry about,but you could mention it to your health care provider"
• B) "That is really a fairly common complaint of people your age;I don't think there is anything to worry about"
• C) "As long as you can smell things like smoke if there is a fire,I think it is something you need to get used to"
• D) "As long as you can smell things like smoke if there is a fire,I think it is something you need to get used to "

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Definitions:

Respiratory Infections

Infections that impact the parts of the body involved in breathing, like the lungs and airways.

Viruses

Microscopic infectious agents that replicate only inside the living cells of an organism and can cause disease.

Antibiotics

Medicinal substances used to kill or inhibit the growth of bacteria, often used in the treatment and prevention of bacterial infections.

Carbonic Anhydrase

Enzyme in red blood cells that speeds the formation of carbonic acid from water and carbon dioxide.