The nurse is aware that which patient is most at risk for sensory deprivation?

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Sensory deprivation occurs when a person has decreased stimulation and limited sensory input.A patient in isolation is at risk for sensory deprivation because he has limited exposure to meaningful stimuli.A patient in the ICU would be at risk for sensory overload with all the monitors and visitors.A patient with a stroke or with brain cancer may have difficulty with tactile sensation and may have sensory deficits,but is not at risk for sensory deprivation.

The Nurse Is Aware That Which Patient Is Most at Risk