A Patient Is Admitted with an Exacerbation of Asthma

question 9

Multiple Choice

A patient is admitted with an exacerbation of asthma.Which factor places the patient at highest risk for sensory overload?

• A) Administering albuterol (a central nervous system stimulant)as needed
• B) Administering a tranquilizer intravenously every 2 hours as prescribed
• C) Delivering oxygen at 6 L/min via nasal cannula
• D) Maintaining complete bedrest in a quiet,dimly lit room

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Definitions:

Sociocultural-Graded Influences

factors that affect individuals differently based on their social class, culture, ethnicity, or interaction with the social environment.

History-Graded Influences

Events or societal changes that impact cohorts differently, depending on their periods of birth, affecting individuals' development and experiences.

Sensitive Periods

Specific times in an individual's development during which they are more responsive to certain types of environmental stimuli or learning.

Critical Periods

Specific times during organism development when the organism is particularly susceptible to certain environmental stimuli or experiences.