A female client who underwent a mammogram earlier in the day is asked to have a breast ultrasound, and then informed that she demonstrates signs of breast malignancy. The nurse knows that the client is at risk for experiencing sensory:
A) adaptation.
B) deprivation.
C) stimulation.
D) overload.
Ans: D
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When the RAS is overwhelmed with input, a person may experience sensory overload and feel confused, anxious, and unable to take constructive action.
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