A student nurse is preparing a presentation on sensory overload. What symptoms of sensory overload should the student include? Select all that apply
A) Disorientation
B) Sleeplessness
C) Confusion
D) Increased work performance
E) Fatigue
Ans: A, B, C, E
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Disturbances in memory, reasoning, and problem solving can occur with sensory overload. Decision making may be irrational or dysfunctional. Other common behaviors indicative of cognitive dysfunction include disorientation; verbalizing disconnected thoughts; complaining of too much going on, sleeplessness, and fatigue; inability to think; and poor work performance.
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