Which assessment finding leads the nurse to include caregiver role strain related to overwhelming responsibilities in the patient's care plan?

A) The patient refuses to take any of his prescribed blood pressure medications.
B) The patient's spouse switched to a part-time job to spend more time at home.
C) The patient's spouse cannot sleep and has lost 10 pounds in the last 2 months.
D) The patient can feed himself using adaptive utensils and cups with large handles.

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Alexis Mombert · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : C, Explanation :  The spouse's insomnia and weight loss indicate that the responsibilities of caregiving are overwhelming.Switching to a part-time position at work should reduce the spouse's responsibilities.The patient's need for assistance at mealtimes and refusal to take medications do not demonstrate caregiver role strain.

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