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scienceeasy · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

The family of a client in the hospital is concerned about the constant noise in the care area. Which health care professionals have the greatest control over the level of sensory input in the hospital?

1. Physicians
2. Administrators
3. Nurses
4. Planners

Question 2

The client who has the medical diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease is confused and has difficulty interpreting environmental stimuli. Which nursing diagnosis problem statement most accurately describes this client's situation?

1. Acute Confusion
2. Altered Role Performance
3. Disturbed Sensory Perception
4. Disturbed Thought Processes

meow1234 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 3
Rationale 1: Physicians are not at the bedside as much as nurses.
Rationale 2: Administrators are not at the bedside as much as nurses.
Rationale 3: Nurses have the greatest amount of control over the level of sensory input in the hospital. Nurses can decrease sensory overload by controlling lights, noise, odors, and pain. Nurses can also increase sensory input by stimulating the client as appropriate.
Rationale 4: Planners are not at the bedside as much as nurses.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 4
Rationale 1: Clients with Alzheimer's disease are more likely to exhibit chronic confusion.
Rationale 2: There is no evidence to support Altered Role Performance.
Rationale 3: Disturbed Sensory Perception is more useful with the client who has difficulty related to sensory input (perception).
Rationale 4: Because this client has dementia, which interferes with the ability to interpret stimuli, the correct diagnosis problem statement is Disturbed Thought Processes.