MrClayton,a 60-Year-Old Accountant,has Been Admitted to the Intensive Care Unit

question 27

Multiple Choice

Mr.Clayton,a 60-year-old accountant,has been admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) with a myocardial infarction.Two days after his admission he states that he is tired and has not slept well since admission.He appears anxious,tense,and seems disoriented at times.What type of sensory alteration is Mr.Clayton experiencing?

• A)Impulse conduction
• B)Cognitive dysfunction
• C)Sensory deprivation
• D)Sensory overload

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Definitions:

Heuristics

Mental shortcuts or rules of thumb that simplify decision making and problem-solving tasks, often sacrificing accuracy for speed.

Information-Processing

A cognitive approach that likens the mind to a computer and studies how people encode, store, process, and retrieve information.

Creativity

The ability to generate new, original, or valuable ideas, solutions, or artistic expressions.

Scope

The extent or range of view, reach, or effect. In project management, it typically refers to the detailed set of deliverables or features of a project.