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6 years ago
An adult male patient is complaining of decreased appetite. He states he just finished taking his antibiotics for an episode of pneumonia. What is the nurse's best response?
 
  a. Your wife should increase the spices in your food, as the pneumonia changes your sense of smell.
  b. Notify your doctor immediately, because this is a concerning reaction to the medication.
  c. You need to take an appetite stimulant, as your body will need good nutrition to recover from the infection.
  d. You should see an improvement in the next week or so. Call if this continues.
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6 years ago
ANS: D
Many medications cause a change in sense of taste, including antibiotics. This is temporary and does not require interventions. Pneumonia affects the lower respiratory tract, and is less likely to cause change in smell. The short-term effects of the antibiotic should not necessitate major concern regarding diet intake, including stimulants.
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