Which of the following hospital units is more likely to cause severe sensory alterations?
A) General unit
B) Short-stay surgery
C) Eye clinic
D) Intensive care
Ans: D
Severe sensory alterations can occur when a client is admitted to a health care agency, especially in certain areas such as intensive care units (termed intensive care unit [ICU] psychosis).
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