Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 70%
Simulated
A nurse Is teaching a client who Is taking metronidazole. Which of the following sense alterations should the nurse Include as an adverse effect of metronidazole?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
The correct answer is C: Metallic taste. Metronidazole can cause a metallic taste as an adverse effect due to its ability to alter taste perception. This is a common side effect reported by patients taking this medication. Hearing loss (A) is not typically associated with metronidazole. Alterations in touch (B) and olfactory changes (D) are also not common side effects of metronidazole. The key is to focus on the drug's known side effects and match them with the given options to determine the correct answer.