,Answer
the process by which we receive, organize and interpret sensation
* unique in every individual *
6. Sensory perception
Answer
physiologic process that allows humans to interact with the environment, senses provide the
basis for social interactions, communication, and learning
** level of protection through detection of danger **
7. Impairment of senses
Answer
can lead to significant challenges that can impact development, health and well-being
8. Populations at risk
Answer
people to interact with the environment, it's important that both sensation/perception occur
within various parts of the body through sensory receptors and the nervous system
9. Risk factors
Answer
population at the highest rusk is the elderly due to changes in sensory perceptual functioning
associated with the aging process
* everyone is at risk *
10. Elderly population
Answer
decline in sensory/perceptual functions, decreased vision and hearing is most common
11. Elderly complaints
Answer
Taste
, "Nothing tastes good" lack of drive to eat, poor nutrition, dehydration, failure to thrive
* some medications can impact taste buds * Inspect/Assess the tongue
12. Elderly complaint
Answer
Smell
obtain a detailed health history
medication, upper respiratory complaints (sinus infections, allergies)
* blockages, size, color, polyps *
* nasal passages change with age - septum become deviated with nasal breathing
*
taste and smell strongly linked
14. Elderly complaint
Answer
Touch
balance is off and sensory function is a big issue = fall risk
15. Elderly complaint
Answer
Vision
blindness or low vision affects millions of Americans age 40 years and older
16. Etiology
Answer
diabetes and hypertension are high risk factors, primary eye disorder that affect population
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