A client is assessed as having a taste abnormality. Which of the following terms can the nurse use to describe this assessment finding during documentation? (Select all that apply.)

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The terms that describe taste abnormalities are ageusia (loss of taste sensation), hypogeusia (decreased taste sensation), and dysgeusia (distortion of taste sensation). The other options do not describe taste abnormalities. Diplopia refers to double vision, dysphagia refers to difficulty swallowing, and ataxia refers to a lack of muscle coordination.

A Client Is Assessed as Having a Taste Abnormality