A nursing student is concerned with sensory deprivation among the patients in the nursing home during the clinical rotation. Which of the following could be caused by sensory deprivation? (Select all that apply.)
a. Confusion
b. Anxiety
c. Disorientation
d. Panic
e. Aggressiveness
A, B, C
Sensory deprivation occurs when inadequate quality or quantity of stimuli impairs perception. These effects sometimes produce cognitive changes, such as the inability to solve problems, poor task performance, and disorientation. Affective changes, which include boredom, restlessness, increased anxiety, or emotional ability, can occur. Symptoms of sensory overload include panic, confusion, and aggressiveness.
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