When Assessing a Brain-Injured Patient's Inconsistent Performance,the Nurse Recognizes That

question 23

Multiple Choice

When assessing a brain-injured patient's inconsistent performance,the nurse recognizes that egocentricity increases the potential for:

• A) learning.
• B) depression.
• C) anger and frustration.
• D) intense concentration.

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Definitions:

Savory

Savory refers to food that is pleasantly salty or spicy, not sweet, often associated with hearty dishes.

Taste Receptors

Specialized sensory cells located on the tongue that detect taste qualities such as sweet, sour, salty, bitter, and umami.

Tastant

A substance that can be tasted, typically classified into five basic tastes: sweet, sour, salty, bitter, and umami.

Odorants

Chemicals that are detected by the olfactory system, leading to the perception of smell.