A patient in the ICU is recovering from open-heart surgery. The nurse enters his room and observes that his daughter is performing effleurage on his arms and talking in a low voice about an upcoming family vacation that is planned
The room is dimly lit, and she hears the constant beeping of his heart monitor. From the hall she hears the cries of a patient in pain. Which of the following are likely stressors for the patient? Select all that apply.
A) His daughter's conversation
B) His daughter's effleurage
C) The beeping of the heart monitor
D) The dim lighting of the room
E) The cries of the other patient from the hall
C, E
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