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Sensory Alterations

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Normal sensory intact cerbral cortex
what are 4 major diseases that cause impaired vision age-related macular degeneration, glaucoma, cataracts, diabetic retinopathy
Sensory deficit occurs when problems with sensory reception or perception exist. Can't receive stimuli(light) or distorted stimuli(blurred vision)
What is presbyopia and what sensory alteration is it sensory deficit decr in ability of lens to accomodate or focus on close objects
what are other visual sensory deficits cataracts, dry eyes, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, age-related macular degeneration
what are some hearing deficits presbysusis: hear low pitched better, cerumen accumulation
What are some proproception deficits dizziness, Meniere's Disease- hearing loss, vertigo, tinnitus, full feeling or pressure in ear
what are some taste deficits Xerostomia- decr salivary production leads to thicker mucus adn dry mouth
what are neurological deficits peripheral neurophathy, hemiplegia- caused by thrombus, imbalance
what are some meds taht cause ototoxicity antibiotics, aspirn(salicylates), NSAIDS, diuretics, antineoplastic agents
what is sensory deprivation inadequate stimuli impairs perception. Ex: hearing loss, confusion and restricted env(bed rest)
what is sensory overload brain receives multi stimuli and can't distinguish stimuli. EX: acute pt in hopsital
American Indians, Aleuts, Eskimos have 3x more rate of African descent? simultaneous hearing and visual impairment glaucoma
What is an example of a meaningful stimuli to reduce sensory deprivation bright colors, lighting, ventilation, clean surroundings
Over 40 yrs need eye exams when 65 and older Q 2-4 yrs Q 1 -2 yrs
What are ways to improve driving for older adults with visual deficit drive in familiar areas, not during rush hour, drive defensively, not at night/dusk, slowly, but not too slow
Blind pt should be approached how from front, short phrases, stand on good side, have them grasp your arm and you stay half step ahead
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