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Bongeka Anert
on Oct 24, 2024
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A patient has had no visitors during a lengthy hospitalization.The patient is bored,restless,and irritable.Which term best describes the patient's feelings?
A) Sensory deficits
B) Sensory overload
C) Sensory deprivation
D) Changes in attitudes
Sensory Deprivation
A condition in which one or more of the senses is reduced or eliminated, either as a therapeutic technique or as a result of environmental factors.
Irritable
Exhibiting increased sensitivity or annoyance, often as a symptom of stress, discomfort, or underlying medical conditions.
Sensory Deficits
Impairments in one or more of the senses, including vision, hearing, touch, taste, and smell, affecting a person's ability to process sensory information.
- Identify the effects of sensory overload and sensory deprivation on the well-being of patients.
- Assist patients and their families in comprehending the impacts of sensory impairments and strategies for their management.
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Learning Objectives
- Identify the effects of sensory overload and sensory deprivation on the well-being of patients.
- Assist patients and their families in comprehending the impacts of sensory impairments and strategies for their management.