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A patient in the ICU has been experiencing sensory deprivation for four days. What strategies should the nurse implement to improve sensory input while ensuring safety? (Select all that apply.)

A nurse caring for a patient recovering from an accident that left them unable to walk observes the patient refusing rehabilitation therapy. The nurse understands this behavior MOST likely indicates:

A nurse is assessing a 50-year-old patient who recently lost their job and is struggling to adjust. The patient states, “Ive always been the provider for my family. Now, I dont know who I am.” The nurse recognizes this as a disturbance in:

A patient with stage 4 diabetic neuropathy and legal blindness is being discharged alone to an apartment. What is the nurse’s PRIORITY intervention?

Which did Louis choose?

Was Louis’ choice (see the question above) effective?

A 90-year-old patient with macular degeneration and presbycusis is admitted for an acute illness. What nursing action is the HIGHEST priority to prevent sensory-related complications?

What was the “Armoire de Fer” ?

A patient with newly diagnosed diabetic retinopathy is receiving discharge instructions. Which interventions will BEST promote safety and adaptation? (Select all that apply.)

Match the letter to the structure or region.