What type of cognitive responses might a nurse assess in a client with sensory deprivation?
A) Uncoordinated movements, altered sense of smell
B) Decreased attention span, difficulty problem solving
C) Apathy, depression
D) Rapid mood changes, anxiety
Ans: B
Cognitive responses to sensory deprivation include an inability to control thoughts, decreased attention span, and difficulty with memory, problem solving, and task performance.
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