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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