Mental health and dementiaQuestion 1600 of 1700

A caregiver says, "I no longer want to see my friends." Which sign of strain is this?

  1. Denial about the illness and what comes next
  2. Exhaustion that sleep does not fix
  3. Social withdrawal
  4. Anxiety about the future
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Correct answer: Social withdrawal

Pulling away from friends and activities is a sign of strain.

Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 10.7: Caregiver Role Strain

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026