Question 1

The nurse has identified the diagnosis Disturbed Sensory Perception: Auditory for a client.Which intervention would be the most appropriate for this client?

Accepted Answer

A)  Replace batteries in hearing aids every week. 
B)  Use facial expressions or gestures when talking. 
C)  Face the client when speaking. 
D)  Use a low voice pitch with normal loudness when talking. 
A)  Replace batteries in hearing aids every week. 
B)  Use facial expressions or gestures when talking. 
C)  Face the client when speaking. 
D)  Use a low voice pitch with normal loudness when talking.

Question 2

An older adult client with macular degeneration tells the nurse that "all of a sudden" the television screen appeared distorted,with the colors all "wrong." Which action by the nurse is appropriate?

Accepted Answer

A)  Talk with the client to assess for other hallucinations that might be occurring. 
B)  Check the client's medications for side effects of vision changes. 
C)  Ensure the client's safety by raising the bed rails. 
D)  Contact the healthcare provider for an immediate ophthalmological evaluation. 
A)  Talk with the client to assess for other hallucinations that might be occurring. 
B)  Check the client's medications for side effects of vision changes. 
C)  Ensure the client's safety by raising the bed rails. 
D)  Contact the healthcare provider for an immediate ophthalmological evaluation.

Question 3

The nurse is planning a teaching seminar for parents of school-age children that focuses on eye safety.What should the nurse include in this educational session?

Accepted Answer

A)  Wear eye goggles when playing outdoors at all times. 
B)  Keep household products within easy reach. 
C)  Supervise when lighting fireworks. 
D)  Keep sharp objects out of reach of young children. 
A)  Wear eye goggles when playing outdoors at all times. 
B)  Keep household products within easy reach. 
C)  Supervise when lighting fireworks. 
D)  Keep sharp objects out of reach of young children.

The nurse has identified the diagnosis Disturbed Sensory Perception: Auditory for a client.Which intervention would be the most appropriate for this client?

An older adult client with macular degeneration tells the nurse that "all of a sudden" the television screen appeared distorted,with the colors all "wrong." Which action by the nurse is appropriate?

The nurse is planning a teaching seminar for parents of school-age children that focuses on eye safety.What should the nurse include in this educational session?

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Intracranial Regulation

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Exam 18: Sensory Perception

The nurse has identified the diagnosis Disturbed Sensory Perception: Auditory for a client.Which intervention would be the most appropriate for this client?

An older adult client with macular degeneration tells the nurse that "all of a sudden" the television screen appeared distorted,with the colors all "wrong." Which action by the nurse is appropriate?

The nurse is planning a teaching seminar for parents of school-age children that focuses on eye safety.What should the nurse include in this educational session?

Acidbase Balance

Cellular Regulation

Comfort

Digestion

Elimination

Fluids and Electrolytes

Health, wellness, illness, and Injury

Immunity

Infection

Inflammation

Intracranial Regulation

Metabolism

Mobility

Nutrition

Oxygenation

Perfusion

Perioperative Care

Sexuality

Thermoregulation

Tissue Integrity

Filters