The son of an older adult client with obsessive-compulsive disorder states to the nurse, "I want to contact the fire department about the situation; the house is nothing but boxes and bags of saved items."
Which is the most appropriate nursing diagnosis for this situation?
A) Ineffective Coping
B) Deficient Knowledge
C) Risk for Caregiver Role Strain
D) Anxiety
Answer: C
The son is experiencing anxiety about the client's obsessive-compulsive behavior, which indicates a risk for caregiver role strain. There is not enough information to determine whether or not the client or son is experiencing ineffective coping, anxiety, or deficient knowledge.
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