Which patient statement would the nurse evaluate as reflecting the current trend in use of the emergency department? Select all that apply.
A) "I had to wait for 3 hours to be seen for my head cold."
B) "My dad had to stay in the ED overnight until a bed was available in the intensive care unit."
C) "I wanted to go to an ED across town, but they aren't accepting any ambulance patients right now."
D) "The lady in the office told me I should go somewhere else for care, but I am just too sick."
E) "The waiting room is packed with people who are sneezing and coughing."
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