An 85-year-old man has been hospitalized after a fall at home,and his 86-year-old wife is at his bedside.She tells the nurse that she is his primary caregiver.The nurse should assess the caregiver for signs of possible caregiver burnout,such as:

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Caregiver burden is the perceived strain by the person who cares for an elderly,chronically ill,or disabled person.Caregiver burnout is linked to the caregiver's ability to cope and handle stress.Signs of possible caregiver burnout include multiple somatic complaints,increased stress and anxiety,social isolation,depression,and weight loss.Screening caregivers for depression may also be appropriate.

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