During medication instruction about a cough syrup, the nurse says, "This medicine has a really bad taste.". The patient replies that she "can't taste anything anyway."
Which nursing assessment questions are indicated? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. "How long ago did you first notice your sense of taste has diminished?"
2. "Did you first notice this when you developed the cold you have now?"
3. "Have you noticed that you are having difficulty with your sense of smell as well?"
4. "Have you noticed any weight gain or puffiness around your eyes?"
5. "How many fluids are you drinking on an average day?"
1,2,3
Rationale 1: The onset of this symptom may be associated with a number of physical problems. The nurse should assess its onset.
Rationale 2: Nasal stuffiness from a cold can cause diminished sense of smell, which adversely affects the sense of taste.
Rationale 3: The sense of smell and sense of taste are closely associated. An impaired ability to smell adversely affects the sense of taste.
Rationale 4: Weight gain or puffiness around the eyes are not associated with the sense of taste.
Rationale 5: Fluid intake is not closely associated with the sense of taste.
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