A tired, stressed nurse complains about being part of the "Sandwich Generation." What does that phrase mean?
a. People who care for both children and aging parents
b. Employees who are stuck in jobs they wish to quit
c. A person who is tired and stressed from a job
d. A group of people squeezed by the need for continued work
ANS: A
A
The "Sandwich Generation" refers to people between 40 and 60 years of age who face both caring for their own children and providing care for their elderly parents.
B
The "Sandwich Generation" refers to people between 40 and 60 years of age who face both caring for their own children, and providing care for their elderly parents.
C
The "Sandwich Generation" refers to people between 40 and 60 years of age who face both caring for their own children, and providing care for their elderly parents.
D
The "Sandwich Generation" refers to people between 40 and 60 years of age who face both caring for their own children, and providing care for their elderly parents.
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