Asked by Scott Wilson on May 28, 2024
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A nurse is administering a vaccine to a child who is visually impaired. After the needle enters the arm, the child says, "Ow, that was sharp!" How will the nurse interpret the finding when the child said that it was sharp?
A) The child's sensation is intact.
B) The child's reception is intact.
C) The child's perception is intact.
D) The child's reaction is intact.
Visually Impaired
A condition characterized by a significant loss of vision that cannot be fully corrected with glasses, contacts, or surgery.
Sensation
The ability to perceive through senses such as touch, sight, taste, smell, and hearing.
Reception
The act or process of receiving or being received, such as in the context of guests arriving at an event or patients arriving at a healthcare facility.
- Assess and support cognitive function in patients with sensory changes.
Verified Answer
AR
Afzalur RashidMay 30, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
When a person becomes conscious of a stimulus and receives the information, perception takes place. Perception includes integration and interpretation of stimuli based on the person's experiences. Sensation is a general term that refers to awareness of sensory stimuli through the body's sense mechanisms. Reception begins with stimulation of a nerve cell called a receptor, which is usually for only one type of stimulus such as light, touch, taste, or sound. Reaction is how a person responds to a perceived stimulus.
Learning Objectives
- Assess and support cognitive function in patients with sensory changes.