An adult daughter who is the primary caregiver for an older client is fatigued,has stopped socializing with friends,and is saddened by the client's condition.Which nursing diagnosis is the most appropriate for this situation?

A) Caregiver Role Strain
B) Impaired Home Maintenance
C) Interrupted Family Processes
D) Risk for Caregiver Role Strain

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Bennett Estes · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : A, Explanation :  The description of the situation suggests that the primary caregiver is experiencing caregiver role strain, which is defined as the stress and burden experienced by the caregiver due to the caregiving responsibilities. The caregiver's fatigue, social isolation, and sadness are common signs of caregiver role strain. Impaired home maintenance and interrupted family processes may be relevant in other situations, but they do not seem to be the main issues in this case. Risk for caregiver role strain is not a recognized nursing diagnosis.

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