The patient is in isolation and in a room without windows. Which nursing action is most appropriate to help reduce or prevent sensory deprivation?
a. At regular intervals, ask the patient who she is and where she is.
b. Engage the patient in conversation every two hours.
c. Be sure the patient has a plant in her room.
d. Tell the patient what day and time it is and discuss the weather at frequent intervals.
D
Sensory deprivation is a state of reduced sensory input from the internal or external environment. The nurse should provide an adequate amount of sensory stimulation, such as by talking about the weather, the day, and the time.
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