A woman taking care of her mother who is in a home hospice program is experiencing "compassion fatigue." Which of the following are signs of this caregiver condition? Select all that apply
A) Being oversympathetic to client needs
B) Having a sense of hopelessness
C) Making decisions quickly
D) Having trouble concentrating
E) Decreasing use of alcohol or tobacco
F) Considering suicide
B, D, F
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The signs and symptoms of compassion fatigue include reduced ability to be sympathetic to client needs, nightmares and/or flashbacks, exhaustion, irritability, depression and hopelessness, difficulty making decisions, and problems concentrating. Some caregivers increase their use of drugs, alcohol, and tobacco, and some may even consider suicide.
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