Question

A nurse at a county health clinic is caring for a client who has recently assumed the role of primary caregiver for their parent. Which of the following statements by the client indicates that she is experiencing role conflict?

a. ""I feel overwhelmed with not having enough time for my mom as well as my children.""
b. ""I hope my siblings will be able to visit and help care for mom for a few days.""
c. ""I am glad that my job is flexible, so I can accommodate my mom's needs.""
d. ""I don't think my partner likes having to help more with the household chores.""

Answer 1

The client is experiencing role conflict when feeling overwhelmed with not having enough time for both their mom and children.

Step-by-step explanation:

Role conflict refers to when an individual experiences conflicting demands or expectations from different roles they fulfill. In this case, the statement that indicates the client is experiencing role conflict is option a. "I feel overwhelmed with not having enough time for my mom as well as my children." This statement suggests that the client is struggling to balance her responsibilities as a caregiver for her parent and her responsibilities as a parent to her children, resulting in role conflict.