Which of the Following Clients Would Be at a Higher

question 14

Multiple Choice

Which of the following clients would be at a higher risk of sensory deprivation?

• A) A child in acute pain admitted to the hospital for the first time.
• B) An adult in an intensive care unit on continuous monitoring.
• C) A resident in a nursing home with impaired hearing.
• D) A client living alone with vision and mobility impairment.

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Definitions:

Cerebral Peduncle

A structure in the brain stem that contains large bundles of nerve fibers connecting the forebrain and hindbrain, crucial for relaying motor and sensory information.

Hypothalamohypophysial Tract

The neural connection between the hypothalamus and the pituitary gland which regulates hormonal secretion.

Posterior Pituitary

A gland located at the base of the brain that releases hormones, such as oxytocin and vasopressin, into the bloodstream.

Adenohypophysis

The adenohypophysis is the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland, responsible for releasing several major hormones.