The granddaughter of an elderly patient is seen crying after helping the patient up the stairs and carrying in groceries. The granddaughter is having increased back pain from all of the extra work and does not want the patient to know. Which of the following does this situation suggest to the nurse?

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Most caregivers report physical strain and emotional stress from caregiving activities. Many admit to having some physical or emotional health problems directly related to caregiving; others have one or more pre-existing health problems themselves. The granddaughter is crying after helping the patient because the increase in physical activity is causing her to experience more back pain. The situation does not stem from the granddaughter wanting the patient to die or realizing that the patient is going to die soon. There is no way of knowing if the patient and granddaughter have had an argument.

The Granddaughter of an Elderly Patient Is Seen Crying After