Which intervention for sensory stimulation is appropriate for the client who has experienced disorientation as a result of a head injury?
A. Showing the client familiar pictures or objects
B. Listening to auditory tapes continuously throughout the day
C. Presenting visual, auditory, and tactile stimulation simultaneously
D. Reacquainting the client to language by using different words for the same object
A
For the client with disorientation, the nurse can request that the family bring in pictures or objects that are familiar to the client. The nurse explains in simple terms what the object or picture represents. These stimuli can be presented several times daily.
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