The nurse caring in the intensive care unit suspects that one of her patients is experiencing sensory overload.Which findings would increase her suspicion? Select all that apply.
A) Disorientation
B) Restlessness
C) Hallucinations
D) Depression
E) Preoccupation with somatic complaints

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The patient with sensory overload might exhibit disorientation,confusion,restlessness,decreased attention span and ability to perform tasks,anxiety,muscle tension,and difficulty sleeping.Sensory deprivation also leads to irritability,confusion,reduced problem-solving,and impaired attention span; but unlike sensory overload,the person with sensory deficit experiences depression,preoccupation with somatic complaints,hallucinations,and delusions.

The Nurse Caring in the Intensive Care Unit Suspects That