The nurse is providing care to an infant who is hospitalized for bronchiolitis. Which infant stressors should the nurse plan for when providing care for this infant? Select all that apply.

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Infants, especially those hospitalized for illnesses, can experience separation anxiety (A) and stranger anxiety (B) due to being away from parents and exposed to unfamiliar healthcare providers. Disrupted sleep-wake cycles (C) are also common in hospitalized infants due to environmental factors such as noise and interruption of normal routines. Loss of self-control (D) and fear of the dark (E) are not typically significant stressors for infants in the hospital, particularly those with bronchiolitis.

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