A healthcare assistant mentions feeling emotionally detached after witnessing several clients in distress and wants to understand why. How would you describe compassion fatigue?

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A feeling of disinterest towards the client’s family.

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A lack of enthusiasm for general workplace duties.

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A response to prolonged exposure to the stress of caring for suffering clients.

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A sensation clients feel when overwhelmed by their suffering.

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