The client is a single parent being seen at an employee wellness clinic. The client tells the nurse he has three school-age children who participate in various activities. He states, "Every night, I am taking them to soccer practice, football practice, Girl Scouts. I have to fix dinner and then go over homework. I have no time for myself. I am so tired." The client exhibits tremors of his hands. Blood pressure is 140/88 mm Hg, heart rate is 98 beats/minute, and respirations are 30 breaths/minute. Data best supports which of the following nursing diagnoses?

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The client is exhibiting signs of stress overload, including tremors and an elevated heart rate and blood pressure. The client is also reporting feeling overwhelmed with multiple responsibilities and no time for themselves. These are all indicative of stress overload in a single parent. Defensive coping, hopelessness, and disturbed sleep pattern may also be present, but stress overload is the most appropriate nursing diagnosis based on the given data.

The Client Is a Single Parent Being Seen at an Employee