A patient tells the nurse that his food simply does not have any taste anymore. What is the best response by the nurse?

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With changes in appetite, taste, smell, or chewing or swallowing, the examiner should ask about the type of change and when the change occurred. These problems interfere with adequate nutrient intake. The other responses are not correct. Saying that something must be frustrating, that your food doesn't always have taste, or that sometimes that happens but their taste will come back are not addressing the patient's concern or gathering more data on the problem.

A Patient Tells the Nurse That His Food Simply Does