A vital 75-year-old woman has been hospitalized with a myocardial infarction. Her condition is critical. She is experiencing extreme stress from her hospitalization in the intensive care unit. This may be due primarily from:
A) Overstimulation
B) Loss of privacy
C) Immobilization
D) Interruption in personal rituals
Ans: C
Feedback: Sources of stress for patients who are hospitalized in an intensive care unit include immobilization, isolation, orientation, and sensory deprivation.
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