An older patient is accompanied by an adult daughter who is the patient's primary caregiver for a routine clinic visit. During the examination, what would indicate caregiver role strain in the daughter?
1. She expresses concerns over medication usage.
2. She is reading a magazine during the vital sign assessment.
3. She is on the phone with her husband discussing evening plans for dinner.
4. She does not ask any questions during the physical assessment done by the nurse.
4. She does not ask any questions during the physical assessment done by the nurse.
Explanation: 1. Caregivers of older adults should be assessed at each primary care visit for caregiver stress. If she is involved and asking questions, she is likely managing well.
2. Caregivers of older adults should be assessed at each primary care visit for caregiver stress. If she is reading a magazine during vital signs, it may not be indicative of role strain.
3. Caregivers of older adults should be assessed at each primary care visit for caregiver stress. If she is on the phone arranging dinner, she is likely managing well.
4. Caregivers of older adults should be assessed at each primary care visit for caregiver stress. If she is not asking any questions and acting disinterested during the assessment, she may be experiencing caregiver role strain.
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