The nurse is concerned that a client is experiencing sensory deprivation when what is assessed?
1. Excessive sleeping.
2. Confusion at night.
3. Anger over minor issues.
4. Easily distracted.
5. Sitting quietly reading a book.
Correct Answer: 1,2,3,4
Rationale 1: A clinical manifestation of sensory deprivation is excessive sleeping.
Rationale 2: A clinical manifestation of sensory deprivation is nocturnal confusion.
Rationale 3: A clinical manifestation of sensory deprivation is annoyance over small matters.
Rationale 4: A clinical manifestation of sensory deprivation is a decreased attention span.
Rationale 5: Sitting quietly reading a book is not a clinical manifestation of sensory deprivation.
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