A nurse is assessing a client on the first day after major abdominal surgery. Which of the following internal stimuli would be increased and affect client responses?
A) Lights and noise
B) Visitors and caregivers
C) Intravenous lines, pain
D) Ambulating, coughing

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Both intravenous lines and pain are internal stimuli that can be increased after major abdominal surgery, and may affect client responses. Lights and noise, visitors and caregivers, and ambulating/coughing are all external stimuli that may also affect the client's comfort and response to treatment.

A Nurse Is Assessing a Client on the First Day