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Starlight · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

A nursing student is concerned with sensory deprivation among the patients in the nursing home during the clinical rotation. Which of the following could be caused by sensory deprivation? (Select all that apply.)

a. Confusion
b. Anxiety
c. Disorientation
d. Panic
e. Aggressiveness

Question 2

Which documentation by the nurse is most appropriate?

a. The patient states would except moving to a semi-private room.
b. Developed aspiration pneumonia due to dysphasia.
c. Bruise noted on right side over fractured abdimin.
d. Right jugular vein distended.

Mochi · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A, B, C
Sensory deprivation occurs when inadequate quality or quantity of stimuli impairs perception. These effects sometimes produce cognitive changes, such as the inability to solve problems, poor task performance, and disorientation. Affective changes, which include boredom, restlessness, increased anxiety, or emotional ability, can occur. Symptoms of sensory overload include panic, confusion, and aggressiveness.

Answer to Question 2

D
Right jugular vein distended is the only entry without spelling errors. Correct spelling demonstrates competency and attention to detail. Misspelled words lead to confusion. For example, often words sound the same but have different meanings such as accept and except or dysphagia and dysphasia. Misspellings and incorrect use of terms alters the intended meaning. Not only is abdomen misspelled, but an abdomen cannot be fractured.