RN Exam Practice
Psychosocial IntegrityQuestion 1506 of 2368

A hospitalized client is irritable and restless and keeps covering their ears. Which intervention is most appropriate?

  1. Turn on the television for background sound
  2. Combine care activities and decrease noise in the room
  3. Review all discharge teaching at once
  4. Encourage several visitors at the same time
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Correct answer: Combine care activities and decrease noise in the room

These signs suggest sensory overload. Combining care to protect rest and lowering noise reduce stimuli.

Source: Nursing Fundamentals, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2024), Sensory Impairments: Planning Interventions. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Practice the topic "Psychosocial Integrity"

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026