Sarah is a nurse who works in home care. She is caring for Mr. Jenkins, a 78-year-old patient with liver cancer. Mr. Jenkins lives at home with his wife of 53 years
In addition to caring for Mr. Jenkins, Sarah also assesses caregiver stress in Mrs. Jenkins. Which of the following indicates caregiver stress in Mrs. Jenkins?
A. Increased visits from church members
B. Mrs. Jenkins asking her daughter for help with shopping
C. Mrs. Jenkins arranging for Meals-on-Wheels three days a week
D. Mrs. Jenkins contracting pneumonia
D
Assess for caregiver stress, such as tension in relationships with family and care recipient, changes in level of health, changes in mood, and anxiety and depression.
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).