The nurse is giving an inservice to a group of nurses about the physiological effects of excessive noise. Which of the following clients might be adversely affected by noise pollution? Select all that apply. Standard Text: Select all that apply

Question

1. The client with congestive heart failure
2. The client with profound hearing loss
3. The client with Crohn's disease
4. The client with impaired eyesight
5. The client with asthma

Answer 1

1,3,5
Rationale 1: Excess noise can cause increased respiratory and heart rates, diarrhea and digestive problems, and nausea. In clients with diseases of these systems, (congestive heart failure, Crohn's disease, and asthma), an increase in the symptoms could worsen their condition. The client with profound hearing loss will not be affected by noise that cannot be heard. Noise pollution has no direct bearing on eyesight.