A Client with Hyperpituitarism Tells the Nurse That He Thinks

question 14

Multiple Choice

A client with hyperpituitarism tells the nurse that he thinks he looks different now than he did 5 years ago. The nurse's most appropriate response to this remark considers that the client is

• A) experiencing a sensory disturbance and needs reorientation.
• B) having visual disturbances and may need a ophthalmologist consult.
• C) making bizarre comments because of increased intracranial pressure and needs a neurosurgical consult.
• D) referring to physical changes from acromegaly and needs emotional support.

Identify the pathways and processes involved in the perception of different senses.

Describe the specific roles of specific parts of the sensory systems in humans.

Differentiate between various types of sensory receptors based on their function.

Explain the process of sensory perception and the brain's role in interpreting stimuli.