NSE-12B Lecture Notes - Lecture 6: Macular Degeneration, Cerebral Cortex, Regional Policy Of The European Union
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Objective 1: differentiate among the three components of any sensory experience: reception, begins w/ stimulation of a receptor nerve cell, which is usually designed for only. Objective 2: discuss the relationship of sensory function to an individual"s level of wellness. Meaningful stimuli allows a person to learn about their environment i. e. music. Necessary for healthy functioning and normal development. Keeps us safe i. e. a pt is paralyzed, leg against a heater, did not feel the heat resulted in 3rd degree burns. Objective 3: describe common causes and effects of sensory alterations: when a pt has more than 1 sensory alteration, the ability to function an relate effectively within the environment can be impaired. Sensory deficits: hearing impaired, a loss in the normal function of sensory reception and perception ns, visual, age-related macular degeneration (amd, cataract, diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma, refractive errors. Interventions: let person know when you approach, introduce self , use touch.
