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While conducting a home visit for a client diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia discharged 1 week ago, the client's mother tearfully states, 'I can hardly sleep because I'm so worried about my daughter. I'm afraid to leave her alone in the house. What if something should happen while I'm gone?' Which of the following problems related to the caregiver would be the most inclusive one for the nurse to incorporate into the client's plan of care?

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Rationale: Caregiver role strain encompasses the mother's anxiety, fear, and sleep disturbances, as it reflects the overall burden of caregiving, making it the most inclusive problem to address.

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