An older adult patient in a long-term care facility has visual and hearing losses. The nurse is alert to which of the following signs that represents the effects of sensory deprivation?
a. Diminished anxiety
b. Improved task completion
c. Altered spatial and time perception
d. Decreased need for physical stimulation
C
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A Increased anxiety is a sign of sensory deprivation.
B Poor task performance is a sign of sensory deprivation.
C Altered spatial and time perception is a sign of sensory deprivation.
D An increased need for physical stimulation is a sign of sensory deprivation.
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