The population health nurse has been working with a family caring for a client with dementia. Which action by a family member indicates that interventions to promote caregiver health restoration have been effective?
1. Spouse drops membership in a civic organization.
2. Spouse begins attending caregiver support group in the community.
3. Spouse changes from full-time to part-time employment to provide more care at home.
4. Family's oldest son and daughter move and get an apartment several miles from home.
Answer: 2
Explanation: 2. Population health nurses may need to help clients and their families deal with caregiver burden. Caregiver burden is the effect of the stress of caring for a family member with a physical or mental illness on those providing the care. Caregiver burden can stem from the extent of care required or from behaviors exhibited by the family member receiving care. Population health nurses can refer clients and caregivers to self-help groups or other community agencies that provide assistance in dealing with problems arising from chronic health conditions. Dropping activities, changing work hours, and moving out of the home do not indicate that interventions to promote caregiver health restoration have been effective.
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