Exam 14: Sensory Function

Your client describes an alteration she has recently experienced in her eyesight.She says "It's fuzzy in the middle,but everything else looks sharp like always." You arrange for her to visit an ophthalmologist,realizing that the disorder she is describing may be:

What is a common pathophysiological cause of decreased olfaction in older adults?

An 86-year-old nursing home resident is being evaluated for a hearing disorder.What is the most common and easily corrected of all interferences in the hearing of older adults?

A 69-year-old patient reports that she is having difficulty hearing.Which interventions would the nurse perform? (Select all that apply.)

In evaluating the care plan developed for your elderly client with the diagnosis of Disturbed sensory perception: hearing,which progress notes would suggest improvement toward resolution of the diagnosis?

An appropriate psychosocial nursing diagnosis for your elderly client experiencing a hearing loss might include all except:

You are assessing your elderly client for tinnitus.Which statement correctly describes this symptom?

Considering his sensory changes with aging,planning an ideal environment for your newly admitted elderly client would include choosing:

In altered perceptual organization,disorientation usually occurs first in which domain?

You are preparing a 78-year-old client with an alteration in olfaction for discharge home.Which topics should be included in the patient education plan to prepare for discharge? (Choose all that apply.)