A New Client Has Recently Undergone a Series of Extensive

question 3

Multiple Choice

A new client has recently undergone a series of extensive tests for cancer and undergone major surgery. The nurse notices that the client is restless, irritable and having difficulty undertaking activities of daily living. The client is experiencing:

• A) sensory deprivation.
• B) sensory overload.
• C) acute confusion.
• D) disorientation.

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Definitions:

Anxiety Disorder

A category of mental health disorders characterized by significant and persistent worry and fear that interfere with daily activities.

Cognitive Therapies

A type of psychotherapy that focuses on changing unhelpful or negative thought patterns to improve emotional regulation and cope with mental health issues.

Favorable Results

Outcomes or findings that are advantageous, beneficial, or desired in a particular context or experiment.

Treatment

A method or course of action used to improve a condition or alleviate an ailment or disease.