Asked by Carina Darosa on May 26, 2024
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A home health nurse is assembling a puzzle with an older-adult patient and notices that the patient is having difficulty connecting two puzzle pieces. Which aspect of sensory deprivation will the nurse document as being most affected?
A) Perceptual
B) Cognitive
C) Affective
D) Social
Sensory Deprivation
The intentional reduction or removal of stimuli from one or more of the senses, which can lead to increased sensitivity in the remaining senses or to mental effects such as hallucination.
Older-Adult
An individual who is typically defined as being in the later stage of life, often considered to be of age 65 years or older.
Cognitive
Pertaining to the mental processes involved in gaining knowledge and comprehension, including thinking, knowing, remembering, judging, and problem-solving.
- Comprehend the alterations in sensory perception due to aging and their effects on the management of patient care.
- Analyze and support cognitive performance in patients affected by sensory variations.
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Lence AhmedMay 30, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Alterations in spatial orientation and in visual/motor coordination are signs of perceptual dysfunction. Cognitive function is the ability to think and the capacity to learn; the patient is not disoriented or unable to learn. Affective problems include boredom and restlessness; the patient is participating in an activity. The patient is interacting with the home health nurse, so socialization is not a problem.
Learning Objectives
- Comprehend the alterations in sensory perception due to aging and their effects on the management of patient care.
- Analyze and support cognitive performance in patients affected by sensory variations.