During an assessment, a patient mentions that "I just can't smell like I used to.I can barely smell the roses in my garden.Why is that?" Which of the following should the nurse assess for as follow-up to the patient's concerns? (Select all that apply.)

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The sense of smell diminishes with cigarette smoking, chronic allergies, and aging.Chronic alcohol use, a history of strep throat, and herpes simplex virus I are not associated with changes in the sense of smell.

During an Assessment, a Patient Mentions That "I Just Can't