The wife of a client on hospice at home is diagnosed with ...

[Caiter2013]

The wife of a client on hospice at home is diagnosed with caregiver burden. Which of the following best describes this syndrome?
 
  A) Prolonged stress from caring for a family member at home
  B) Inability to provide competent care for a family member
  C) Insufficient funds to pay for medical care of a family member
  D) Effect of the illness causing stress in siblings

Question 2

A man has noticed bright red blood in his bowel movements for over a month. He says to himself, Oh, it's just my hemorrhoids. What defense mechanism is the man using?
 
  A) Rationalization
  B) Repression
  C) Denial
  D) Compensation

[duy1981999]

Answer to Question 1

Ans: A
Caring for a family member at home for long periods can cause prolonged stress. Called caregiver burden, this stress response includes chronic fatigue, sleep problems, and an increased incidence of stress-related illnesses, such as high blood pressure and heart disease.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: C
When using denial as a defense mechanism, an individual is refusing to acknowledge the presence of a condition that is disturbing.

[Caiter2013]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[Joy Chen]

Gracias!