The nurse is concerned that the spouse of a home care client with multiple sclerosis is experiencing caregiver role strain. What did the nurse observe to come to this conclusion?
1. The home appears cluttered.
2. The spouse expresses feelings of anger.
3. The spouse reports decreased energy.
4. The spouse reports that she is learning how to manage finances.
5. The client asks when the nurse will return for the next visit.
Correct Answer: 2, 3
Rationale 1: Evidence of caregiver role strain would be dramatic change in the home environment's appearance. Clutter would not be a dramatic change.
Rationale 2: Feelings of anger are evidence of caregiver role strain.
Rationale 3: Reports of declining physical energy and insufficient time for caregiving indicate caregiver role strain.
Rationale 4: Learning how to manage finances is a positive statement and would not indicate caregiver role strain.
Rationale 5: Asking when the nurse will make the next visit is not an indication of caregiver role strain.
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