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Sensory Lecture
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Chronic Confusion. Memory impairment. Slow, insidious onset. Chronic, Irreversible. | Dementia |
| Acute Confusion. Sudden, acute onset. Temporary. | Delirium |
| Compliants of fatigue, sleeplessness. Irritability, anxiety & restlessness. Racing thoughts, increased muscle tension. | Signs of Sensory Overload |
| Nonstimulating/monotonous envir, impaired hearing or vision, inability to process stimuli, limited social contact | Risk Factors for Sensory Deprivation |
| Pain/discomfort, admission to an acute care facility, monitoring in ICU, invasive tubes | Risk Factors for Sensory Overload |
| Excessive yawning, drowsiness & sleeping, decreasing attention span, difficulty concentrating, crying, annoyance | Signs of Sensory Deprivation |