The nurse is aware that which patient is most at risk for sensory deprivation?
a. A patient in the ICU under constant monitoring following a myocardial infarction
b. A patient on the unit with tuberculosis on airborne precautions
c. A patient who recently had a stroke and has left-sided weakness
d. A patient receiving hospice care for end-stage brain cancer
ANS: B
Sensory deprivation occurs when a person has decreased stimulation and limited sensory input. A patient in isolation is at risk for sensory deprivation because he has limited exposure to meaningful stimuli. A patient in the ICU would be at risk for sensory overload with all the monitors and visitors. A patient with a stroke or with brain cancer may have difficulty with tactile sensation and may have sensory deficits, but is not at risk for sensory deprivation.
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