A nurse identifies those who are at risk for familial stress. Which of the following persons exemplifies the sandwich generation?
A) A 50-year-old who balances the care of an 82-year-old parent and a 20-year-old child
B) A 58-year-old whose elderly parents have been forced to live in separate care facilities
C) A 72-year-old who deals with own health problems with the care of a grandchild
D) An 83-year-old who is the sole caregiver for the 79-year-old spouse
Ans: A
The increasing numbers of middle-aged adults who simultaneously juggle the demands of caring for older and younger generations are referred to as the sandwich generation.
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