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11 Cards in this Set
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Sensory Perception
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How your body receives information
Ability to receive sensory input through various physiologic processes in the body Ability to translate the stimulus or data into meaningful informatoin |
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Sensation
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Ability to perceive information through sensory organs- nose, eyes, ears. (Touch)
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Factors that affect sensory perception
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Age (child vs 22 year old)
meaningful stimuli social interaction (hearing loss person can withdrawal. Nursing Diagnosis: Social Isolation) Environmental factors Cultural factors (our expectations may be different from patient's expectations) |
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Ototoxicity
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Adverse Medical effect
Temporary or Permanent inner ear problems Hearing, balance and speech can be impacted |
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Parethesia
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Sensation of numbness and tingling
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Assessment of patient with sensory perception problems
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Subjective: listen to what patient tells you
Signs/Symptoms: headache dizziness vertigo ASK: When did the symptoms start? What is the duration (how long do they last) of the symptoms? Previous factors: may relate to current signs/symptoms |
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Nursing assessment questions
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Nature of problem: what type of problem (vision/hearing)? What have you tried to correct vision/hearing? Do you use any devices?
Signs and Symptoms: Do you require large print reading materials? Are you able to prepare meal, or write checks? What sounds do you have difficulty hearing? |
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Nursing assessment questions continued
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Onset and Duration: When did you notice the problem? How long has it lasted? Does it come and go or is it constant?
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Predisposing factors
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Do you work or participate in activities that have the potential for vision/hearing injury? If so, how do you protect your vision/hearing?
Do you have a family history of cataracts, glaucoma, macular degeneration, hearing loss? When was your last vision/hearing exam? |
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Effect on patient
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Effect on work, family, social life?
Affected feelings of independence? How does it make you feel about yourself? Problems with routine care of glasses, contacts or hearing aids? |
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Questions related to sensory perception that you should ask
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Past medical history
Co-morbidities Current medications (over the counter, herbal included) Depth perception? walking funny/covering one eye to see better Driving? How is your driving ability? |
