A client approaches the nurse in the health clinic and states, "I have been dealing with my spouse's illnesses for years. Now my children want me to start babysitting my grandchildren. I don't know whether I can handle all this." Which is the nurse's most accurate interpretation of the client's statements?

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C) Many stressors or prolonged stressors make adaptation more likely to fail. This interpretation accurately reflects the situation described by the client, who is dealing with long-term stress from a spouse's illness and now faces additional stress from family expectations. This accumulation of stressors can overwhelm an individual's ability to adapt.

A Client Approaches the Nurse in the Health Clinic and States