Question

A client started a nursing program and is trying to balance going to school full-time, a part-time job, and spending time with family. The client states, "I am trying to do everything and doing nothing well." Which role problem is this client experiencing from this role transition?

Answer 1

The options are:

A. Role ambiguity

B. Role Conflict

C. Role Strain

D. Role Agreement

The CORRECT ANSWER IS C

C. Role Strain

Step-by-step explanation:

Role strain is when an individual sees himself as not ready or not capable for a role and it's seen when an individual is obliged to take up many roles.

In this scenario, role strain is due to the individual having many statuses which gradually force the individual to believe he is not getting things and needs to balance things right. This in the process creates tension on how the individual will balance these roles.

We can see the individual is playing the role of head of nursing program, a student, an employee and a family member, all at the same time.