When a client is not receiving as much sensory stimulation as usual
What is sensory deprivation?
200
Movement of sound waves for hearing are functions of these 2 areas of the ear
What is the outer and middle ear?
300
When the client is receiving an excessive amount of sensory stimulation
What is sensory overload?
300
This is a problem in the outer or middle ear preventing the sound waves to reach the inner ear
What is conductive hearing loss?
400
Confused to person, place, or time
What is disorientation?
400
This is a hearing loss in the inner ear due to tumor, disease, or other problem
What is a sensorineural hearing loss?
500
Inability to concentrate, poor memory, impaired problem-solving ability, confusion, irritability, mood swings, hallucinations, depression, boredom and apathy, drowsiness are all s/s of this