A tired,stressed nurse complains about being part of the "Sandwich Generation." What does that phrase mean?
A) People who care for both children and aging parents
B) Employees who are stuck in jobs they wish to quit
C) A person who is tired and stressed from a job
D) A group of people squeezed by the need for continued work

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The phrase "Sandwich Generation" refers to individuals who are responsible for caring for both their children and aging parents simultaneously, similar to the way a sandwich has two slices of bread with filling in between. The nurse is likely feeling overwhelmed and stressed as a result of these caregiving responsibilities.

A Tired,stressed Nurse Complains About Being Part of the "Sandwich