The client has developed anosmia. The healthcare provider educates the client about the possible causes. The nurse recognizes that which of the following would be an unexpected explanation for this condition?
1. Commonly associated with gingivitis
2. Possibly linked to heredity
3. Related to a diet deficient in zinc
4. An indicator of a neurological problem
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Rationale 1: Anosmia is the inability to smell. It is unrelated to gingivitis. Clients with gingivitis often complain of a bad taste in their mouth.
Rationale 2: Anosmia is the inability to smell. Anosmia may be related to genetic makeup.
Rationale 3: Anosmia is the inability to smell. Anosmia may be related to a diet that is deficient in food containing zinc.
Rationale 4: Anosmia is the inability to smell. Anosmia may be related to a neurological disorder.
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