A Secret From My Shift

I've always been a nurse known for my professionalism and discretion. But tonight was different. I found myself alone in the room with a patient who had been through surgery earlier that day. He was sedated, but as I prepared his evening medications, something unexpected happened. The sight of him, vulnerable and at peace, triggered feelings I've never experienced before or dared to explore. It wasn't about him specifically, it could have been anyone in this position. My hands shook, my heart raced, and there were moments when I had to pause, breathless from the intensity of these unfamiliar emotions. I know it sounds absurd, but the moment passed just as quickly as it came, leaving me feeling guilty and ashamed. Is it possible that seeing someone so vulnerable could bring about such intense feelings? Am I just imagining things, or is there something wrong with me for feeling this way around a patient who's sedated and unaware? I'm married, happy in my relationship, but this experience has left me questioning everything. Has anyone else ever felt like this in their work?