The nurse is caring for a group of clients in a long term care facility. Which of the following clients are at risk for sensory deprivation?(Select all that apply) Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. The alert and oriented client who has no family in the area
2. The confused client who has no family in the area
3. The alert and oriented client who has several children, grandchildren, and great-grand children who are all involved in the client's care
4. The alert and oriented client who is unable to move independently
5. The confused client whose hearing aids work intermittently
1,2,4,5
Rationale: The alert and oriented client in a long term care facility with no family are at risk due to the potential lack of people to visit and talk with the client regularly
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