The nurse is concerned that a client is experiencing sensory deprivati

The nurse is concerned that a client is experiencing sensory deprivation. What did the nurse assess to make this clinical decision?

1. Excessive sleeping
2. Confusion at night
3. Anger over minor issues
4. Easily distracted
5. Sitting quietly reading a book

ANSWER

Correct Answer: 1, 2, 3, 4
Rationale 1: A clinical manifestation of sensory deprivation is excessive sleeping.
Rationale 2: A clinical manifestation of sensory deprivation is nocturnal confusion.
Rationale 3: A clinical manifestation of sensory deprivation is annoyance over small matters.
Rationale 4: A clinical manifestation of sensory deprivation is a decreased attention span.
Rationale 5: Sitting quietly reading a book is not a clinical manifestation of sensory deprivation.