An older adult patient in a long-term care facility has visual and hearing losses.The nurse is alert to which of the following signs that represents the effects of sensory deprivation?

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Altered spatial and time perception is a sign of sensory deprivation, as the patient may struggle to orient themselves in their environment and have difficulty with the passage of time. Diminished anxiety and decreased need for physical stimulation may be signs of sensory overload rather than deprivation. Improved task completion may not necessarily be related to sensory deprivation.

An Older Adult Patient in a Long-Term Care Facility Has