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. What should the nurse assess the patient's wife for as a sign of possible caregiver burnout?

A) Depression
B) Weight gain
C) Hypertension
D) Social phobias

Caregiver Burnout

A state of physical, emotional, and mental exhaustion that can occur when caregivers don't get the help they need, or if they try to do more than they're able to.

Primary Caregiver

The main person responsible for providing care and support to a dependent individual, often in a home setting.

Depression

A common and serious medical illness that negatively affects how one feels, thinks, and acts, characterized by feelings of sadness, loss of interest in activities, and a range of physical and cognitive symptoms.