The community health nurse is creating a plan of care for a client with Parkinson's disease. The client's spouse has provided care to the client for the past five years and the client's care needs are increasing
What is an appropriate nursing diagnosis for the client and family?
A) Risk for Caregiver Role Strain.
B) Health Seeking Behaviors.
C) Parental Role Conflict.
D) Readiness for Enhanced Family Processes.
Ans: A
Long-term care of a family member with a chronic illness may lead to caregiver role strain, so the most appropriate nursing diagnosis is "Risk for Caregiver Role Strain."
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