Keisha is a 42-year-old married woman with two children, ages 16 and 18. She is also caring for her mother, who is in the late stages of Alzheimer's disease. The nurse would want to assess Keisha for which of the following?
A) Early signs of Alzheimer's disease
B) Likelihood to engage in elder abuse
C) Signs of stress
D) Signs of dominance
Ans: C
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Nurses must assess family members, especially caregivers, for signs of stress or burnout. Although this issue might not be pertinent during early stages of dementia, it becomes paramount as clients progressively degenerate and demands for physical care mount.
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