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."
ANS: C
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