Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 63%
Simulated
A nurse is talking with the partner of a client who has dementia. The client's partner expresses frustration about finding time to manage household responsibilities while caring for their partner. The nurse should identify that the partner is experiencing which of the following types of role-performance stress?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
The correct answer is C: Role overload. Role overload occurs when an individual feels overwhelmed by the demands of multiple roles, leading to stress and difficulty in managing responsibilities. In this scenario, the partner is struggling to balance caring for their partner with dementia and managing household responsibilities, indicating an excessive workload.
A: Role ambiguity refers to uncertainty about expectations and responsibilities in a role, which is not evident in the scenario.
B: Sick role pertains to the behavior and expectations of individuals who are ill, which is not the focus of the partner's stress.
D: Role conflict involves conflicting demands from different roles, which is not the primary issue in this situation.
A: Role ambiguity refers to uncertainty about expectations and responsibilities in a role, which is not evident in the scenario.
B: Sick role pertains to the behavior and expectations of individuals who are ill, which is not the focus of the partner's stress.
D: Role conflict involves conflicting demands from different roles, which is not the primary issue in this situation.