Mental health and dementiaQuestion 1606 of 1700

A coworker seems to have caregiver role strain. What should you do?

  1. Ignore it, since each person handles stress alone
  2. Report the coworker to a resident's family
  3. Offer help so the coworker can take a break
  4. Tell other staff about it in the break room
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Correct answer: Offer help so the coworker can take a break

Spotting strain in a coworker and offering help lets that person take a break.

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

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026