A nurse is mediating a family meeting with an older adult and four grown children.One daughter,who has three small children of her own,keeps volunteering to do tasks until she has agreed to do about 90% of what is needed for the older adult.What action by the nurse is best?

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Caregivers often overestimate their abilities.All caregivers should be asked to honestly reveal their limitations.This daughter may well be overcommitted.Praise is helpful,but it is not the best option.The nurse is mediating and is not there to criticize.Telling the daughter what to do is likely to lead to resentment.

A Nurse Is Mediating a Family Meeting with an Older