The nurse is working with the parents of a child with a chronic condition. The nurse concludes that the parents' caregiver burden might become overwhelming when the mother states which of the following?
1. "My mother moved in and helps us with the care of our family."
2. "I chose to quit my job to be home with my child, and my husband helps in the evening when he can."
3. "I have to care for my child day and night, which leaves little time for me."
4. "Our health insurer sent us a rejection letter for my child's brand-name medication, and we must fill out forms to get the generic."
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Rationale 1: The family's pitching in to help indicates family support.
Rationale 2: The mother chose to care for the child and receives help from the husband.
Rationale 3: No respite time from caregiving responsibilities could lead to overwhelming caregiver burden.
Rationale 4: Substituting generic for brand-name medications will not result in caregiver burden.
Global Rationale:
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