The student nurse is preparing a presentation on sensory perception. What symptoms of sensory deprivation should the student include? Select all that apply.
A) Depression
B) Increased appetite
C) Sleeplessness
D) Decreased interest in activities
E) Increased interest in interactions with others
Question 2
Which of the following patients is at greatest risk of sensory overload?
A) A 17-year-old on bedrest after a surgical procedure
B) A 55-year-old, newly diagnosed with diabetes, in a private room in a hospital
C) An 88-year-old on a ventilator in an intensive care unit
D) An 8-year-old in isolation in a private room in a hospital