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Exam 3: NUR155 / NUR155 (Latest Updates 2025
STUDY BUNDLE WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS)
Foundations of Nursing | Questions and Verified
Answers | 100% Correct - Galen
Sensory deprivation .....ANSWER.....decrease or lack of
meaningful stimuli
Clients at risk for sensory deprivation .....ANSWER.....Those
confined to a non-stimulating environment in the home or health
care agency,
Those with impaired vision or hearing,
Those with mobility restrictions,
Those unable to process stimuli,
Those with emotional disorders,
Those with limited social contact
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Clinical Manifestations of sensory deprivation
.....ANSWER.....Excessive yawning, drowsiness, sleeping
Decreased attention span,
Impaired memory,
Periodic disorientation,
Hallucinations or delusions,
Crying/depression,
Apathy
Preventing sensory deprivation .....ANSWER.....Encourage the
client to use eyeglasses and hearing aids,
Address the client by name,
Communicate frequently with client,
Provide a phone, radio, TV, clock, calendar,
Provide photos for walls,
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Have family bring fresh flowers
Consider a resident pet (fish, cat, bird),
Include different textured objects,
Increase tactile stimulation through physical care measures,
Encourage use of crossword puzzles or games
Sensory overload .....ANSWER.....occurs when a person is unable
to process or manage the amount or intensity of sensory stimuli
3 factors to contribute to sensory overload
.....ANSWER.....Increased quantity or quality of internal stimuli
(pain, dyspnea, anxiety),
Increased quantity or quality of external stimuli (noise, contact
with strangers),
Inability to disregard stimuli selectively
Patients at risk for sensory overload .....ANSWER.....Have pain or
discomfort,
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Are actually ill and have been admitted to an acute care facility,
Are being closely monitored in an ICU,
Have IVs, catheters, or NG tubes
Have decreased cognitive ability (head injury)
Clinical manifestations of sensory overload
.....ANSWER.....Complaints of fatigue or sleeplessness,
Irritability, anxiety, restlessness,
Periodic or general disorientation,
Reduced problem-solving ability,
Increased muscle tension,
Scattered attention and racing thoughts
Preventing Sensory overload .....ANSWER.....Minimize
unnecessary light, noise, distraction,
Provide dark glasses and earplugs,
Exam 3: NUR155 / NUR155 (Latest Updates 2025
STUDY BUNDLE WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS)
Foundations of Nursing | Questions and Verified
Answers | 100% Correct - Galen
Sensory deprivation .....ANSWER.....decrease or lack of
meaningful stimuli
Clients at risk for sensory deprivation .....ANSWER.....Those
confined to a non-stimulating environment in the home or health
care agency,
Those with impaired vision or hearing,
Those with mobility restrictions,
Those unable to process stimuli,
Those with emotional disorders,
Those with limited social contact
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Clinical Manifestations of sensory deprivation
.....ANSWER.....Excessive yawning, drowsiness, sleeping
Decreased attention span,
Impaired memory,
Periodic disorientation,
Hallucinations or delusions,
Crying/depression,
Apathy
Preventing sensory deprivation .....ANSWER.....Encourage the
client to use eyeglasses and hearing aids,
Address the client by name,
Communicate frequently with client,
Provide a phone, radio, TV, clock, calendar,
Provide photos for walls,
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Have family bring fresh flowers
Consider a resident pet (fish, cat, bird),
Include different textured objects,
Increase tactile stimulation through physical care measures,
Encourage use of crossword puzzles or games
Sensory overload .....ANSWER.....occurs when a person is unable
to process or manage the amount or intensity of sensory stimuli
3 factors to contribute to sensory overload
.....ANSWER.....Increased quantity or quality of internal stimuli
(pain, dyspnea, anxiety),
Increased quantity or quality of external stimuli (noise, contact
with strangers),
Inability to disregard stimuli selectively
Patients at risk for sensory overload .....ANSWER.....Have pain or
discomfort,
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Are actually ill and have been admitted to an acute care facility,
Are being closely monitored in an ICU,
Have IVs, catheters, or NG tubes
Have decreased cognitive ability (head injury)
Clinical manifestations of sensory overload
.....ANSWER.....Complaints of fatigue or sleeplessness,
Irritability, anxiety, restlessness,
Periodic or general disorientation,
Reduced problem-solving ability,
Increased muscle tension,
Scattered attention and racing thoughts
Preventing Sensory overload .....ANSWER.....Minimize
unnecessary light, noise, distraction,
Provide dark glasses and earplugs,
