Asked by Familly Arzate on Jun 23, 2024
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A patient with fluctuating levels of awareness, confusion, and disturbed orientation shouts, "Bugs are crawling on my legs. Get them off!" Which problem is the patient experiencing?
A) Aphasia
B) Dystonia
C) Tactile hallucinations
D) Mnemonic disturbance
Tactile Hallucinations
Sensory perceptions of touch or movement on the body with no physical cause, often associated with certain mental health conditions.
Mnemonic Disturbance
A disruption in the ability to remember or recall information, often due to brain dysfunction or psychological stress.
- Implement appropriate nursing interventions for patients experiencing hallucinations or misperceptions.
Verified Answer
YH
Yousef HaddadJun 28, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The patient feels bugs crawling on both legs, even though no sensory stimulus is actually present. This description meets the definition of a hallucination, a false sensory perception. Tactile hallucinations may be part of the symptom constellation of delirium. Aphasia refers to a speech disorder. Dystonia refers to excessive muscle tonus. Mnemonic disturbance is associated with dementia rather than delirium.
Learning Objectives
- Implement appropriate nursing interventions for patients experiencing hallucinations or misperceptions.
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