The Nurse Is Working with the Parents of a Child

question 5

Multiple Choice

The nurse is working with the parents of a child with a chronic condition. The nurse concludes that the parents' caregiver burden might become overwhelming when the mother states which of the following?

• A)"My mother moved in and helps us with the care of our family."
• B)"I chose to quit my job to be home with my child, and my husband helps in the evening when he can."
• C)"I have to care for my child day and night, which leaves little time for me."
• D)"Our health insurer sent us a rejection letter for my child's brand-name medication, and we must fill out forms to get the generic."

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