A client explains that she is experiencing high stress levels because her mornings are so hectic. She tells the nurse that before she arrives at work each morning, she needs to dress and feed her children, drop them off at daycare, and begin preparations for that evening's dinner. Based on this information, the nurse should anticipate that the client will require care related to which of the following issues?

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A)When role-related expectations clash or are incongruent, role conflict may occur. This client is expected to be at work, care for her children, and make dinner, all within a limited window of time-a situation that could contribute to role conflict. Role mastery occurs when an individual's behaviors within a role meet or exceed predetermined expectations. Role ambiguity occurs when an individual lacks clarity regarding the expectations, behaviors, or demands associated with fulfilling a given role. Self-esteem is the degree to which an individual approves of, values, or likes himself or herself.
B)When role-related expectations clash or are incongruent, role conflict may occur. This client is expected to be at work, care for her children, and make dinner, all within a limited window of time-a situation that could contribute to role conflict. Role mastery occurs when an individual's behaviors within a role meet or exceed predetermined expectations. Role ambiguity occurs when an individual lacks clarity regarding the expectations, behaviors, or demands associated with fulfilling a given role. Self-esteem is the degree to which an individual approves of, values, or likes himself or herself.
C)When role-related expectations clash or are incongruent, role conflict may occur. This client is expected to be at work, care for her children, and make dinner, all within a limited window of time-a situation that could contribute to role conflict. Role mastery occurs when an individual's behaviors within a role meet or exceed predetermined expectations. Role ambiguity occurs when an individual lacks clarity regarding the expectations, behaviors, or demands associated with fulfilling a given role. Self-esteem is the degree to which an individual approves of, values, or likes himself or herself.
D)When role-related expectations clash or are incongruent, role conflict may occur. This client is expected to be at work, care for her children, and make dinner, all within a limited window of time-a situation that could contribute to role conflict. Role mastery occurs when an individual's behaviors within a role meet or exceed predetermined expectations. Role ambiguity occurs when an individual lacks clarity regarding the expectations, behaviors, or demands associated with fulfilling a given role. Self-esteem is the degree to which an individual approves of, values, or likes himself or herself.

A Client Explains That She Is Experiencing High Stress Levels