A nurse who is assessing an older female patient in a long-term care facility notes that the patient is at risk for sensory deprivation related to severe rheumatoid arthritis limiting heractivity. Which interventions would the nurse recommendbased on this finding? Select all that apply.a. Use a lower tone when communicating with thepatient.b. Provide interaction with children and pets.c. Decrease environmental noise.d. Ensure that the patient shares meals with otherpatients.e. Discourage the use of sedatives.f. Provide adequate lighting and clear pathways ofclutter.

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A nurse who is assessing an older female patient in a long-
term care facility notes that the patient is at risk for sensory

deprivation related to severe rheumatoid arthritis limiting her
activity. Which interventions would the nurse recommend
based on this finding? Select all that apply.
a. Use a lower tone when communicating with the
patient.
b. Provide interaction with children and pets.
c. Decrease environmental noise.
d. Ensure that the patient shares meals with other
patients.
e. Discourage the use of sedatives.
f. Provide adequate lighting and clear pathways of
clutter.

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