The adult caregiver of an older adult client states, "When my mother takes ill, you can predict I'll be sick in about 6 weeks." What does this statement from the adult caregiver indicate?

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The statement suggests that the caregiver is experiencing emotional stress, which can have a negative impact on their immune system and lead to illness. It does not necessarily indicate that the client has a communicable disease or that the caregiver has uncared for health problems, nor does it provide information on the relative severity of the client's condition versus the caregiver's.

The Adult Caregiver of an Older Adult Client States, "When