The constant noise of a ventilator, monitor alarms, and infusion pumps predisposes the patient to:
a. anxiety.
b. pain.
c. powerlessness.
d. sensory overload.
D
Constant noise is a source of sensory overload. Pain and lack of information contribute to anxiety. Noise does not cause physical pain. Lack of involvement in care causes powerlessness.
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