A 68-year-old patient tells the nurse that her sense of smell is not as acute as before; her nose is drier,and she occasionally gets a nosebleed.The nurse explains that she may have:

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These options describe normal age-related changes.A suggestion that would make the patient more comfortable would be to use a humidifier to keep the mucous membranes moist.

A 68-Year-Old Patient Tells the Nurse That Her Sense of Smell