In which of the following health care settings is a client more likely to be at risk for sensory deprivation?
A) Hospital newborn nursery
B) Community health center
C) Emergency department
D) Long-term care
Ans: D
Sensory deprivation occurs when a client experiences decreased sensory input or input that is monotonous, unpatterned, or meaningless. In this question, clients in long-term care would be most at risk for sensory deprivation.
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