The nurse is collecting admission data on a new patient with a long health history. Which of the following life events best describes a stressor?

A. Divorce at age 50: While potentially stressful, this is not universally stressful for everyone. Stressors are subjective. B. Whatever the patient says is stressful: This is the correct answer. A stressor is defined by the individual's perception—what is stressful to one person may not be to another. C. Loss of a job at age 55: This is a common stressor, but again, not every person would find it equally distressing. D. Gallbladder surgery at age 46: A surgery can be a physical stressor, but whether it is emotionally stressful varies by person.