The daughter of an ill client states, "I feel so guilty that I have to go to work and cannot be with my mother." The nurse realizes this statement reflects:
A) caregiver role conflict.
B) separation anxiety.
C) coping with change.
D) fear of the unknown.
Ans: A
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As an ill family member experiences change, the caregiver's role changes as well. This may be evidenced by verbalization of feelings of inadequacy, guilt, anxiety, failure, helplessness, and powerlessness.
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