The Nurse Is Caring for an Older Patient Who Has

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for an older patient who has a loss of smell. How does the nurse best describe this phenomenon to the patient?

A) "You have been exposed to a toxin that has stopped your neurotransmitter function."
B) "If the mucus membranes in your nose are damaged, it may affect your sense of smell."
C) "The number of sensory cells increases with age, which lowers your sense of smell."
D) "Allergies, polyps, and viral infections can cause an increased sense of smell."