Author Question: During an assessment the nurse learns that a patient has an alteration in the sense of smell. What ... (Read 31 times)

mynx · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

During an assessment the nurse learns that a patient has an alteration in the sense of smell. What should the nurse consider as causes of this alteration?

Select all that apply.

1. rhinoplasty
2. zinc deficiency
3. deviated septum
4. olfactory nerve damage
5. chronic inflammation of the nose

Question 2

The nurse notes that a patient's respiratory rate and depth constantly change. What structures should the nurse recall are affecting this patient's respirations?

Select all that apply.

1. pons
2. aortic bodies
3. carotid bodies
4. medulla oblongata
5. number of alveoli

jomama · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 2, 4, 5
Changes in the ability to smell may be the result of damage to the olfactory nerve or to chronic inflammation of the nose. Zinc deficiency may cause a loss of the sense of smell. Rhinoplasty and a deviated septum are not identified as altering the sense of smell.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 1, 2, 3, 4
The rate and depth of respirations are controlled by respiratory centers in the medulla oblongata and pons of the brain and by chemoreceptors located in the medulla and in the carotid and aortic bodies. The number of alveoli will not affect respiratory rate and depth.