A client reports an increasing loss of taste. He indicates he has little desire to eat as a result of the condition. What interventions may be implemented to enhance the client's mealtime experiences?
A) Add increased amounts of salt and pepper to foods.
B) Increase cleansing of the tongue with the toothbrush at least 3 times per day.
C) Attempt to eat more foods that are cooked rather than raw, cool, or room temperature.
D) Increase use of tart flavorings in foods.
Question 2
An older patient, experiencing a significant loss of hearing after being involved in an explosion, wants to know how long the loss will last. Which response by the nurse is most appropriate at this time?
1. Surgery will help restore the hearing you have lost.
2. Hearing loss attributed to loud noises is normally reversible.
3. Loud noises can cause immediate, permanent losses of hearing.
4. The most common cause of hearing impairments is the result of exposure to loud noises.
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