Exam 39: Sensory Alterations

Which complication may develop as a result of frequent middle ear infections as a child?

Which nursing diagnosis is most appropriate for a patient with xerostomia?

Which nursing intervention is the highest priority when caring for an impulsive,forgetful stroke patient with right-sided paralysis?

A patient has had no visitors during a lengthy hospitalization.The patient is bored,restless,and irritable.Which term best describes the patient's feelings?

Which is the priority nursing diagnosis for a patient who has been diagnosed with Meniere's disease?

How can the nurse assess if an infant is experiencing hearing loss?

Although the patient can see movement in the periphery,the patient can no longer see to read books or do crossword puzzles.Which is the most likely cause of the patient's vision loss?

The nurse is caring for a patient who has a severe right-sided stroke with left-sided hemiplegia.The patient uses the right extremities well but does not realize that the left arm and leg even exist.Which is the most appropriate nursing diagnosis for this patient?

The nurse is caring for a patient with the nursing diagnosis of disturbed sensory perception related to loud,bright hospital environment.Which is the priority intervention for the patient's care plan?

Which activity should be avoided by older adults due to age-related vision changes?

Which term will the nurse use to document the patient's age-related hearing loss?

A nurse is caring for a patient who signs and lip reads.When communicating,the most appropriate nursing action is to do which of the following?

Which assessment finding indicates that the patient has developed diabetes-induced peripheral neuropathy?

Which medications can lead to development of tinnitus?

Which assessment finding indicates to the nurse that the patient is experiencing difficulty with proprioception?

Which is the most appropriate goal for a patient with the nursing diagnosis risk for loneliness related to loss of spouse and admission to long-term nursing facility?

The patient tells the nurse that it is much easier to read books on the tablet computer after applying a matte screen protector.Which is the best explanation for this?

The nurse is caring for a patient who becomes agitated when visitors stay for extended periods or the hospital unit becomes noisy.The nurse identifies this as sensory overload.Which interventions will be of benefit to the patient?

The parent is concerned because the child has been referred to an optometrist after a routine eye screening at school.What is the nurse's most appropriate response to the parent?

Which assessment findings put the patient at high risk for development of vision problems?