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Nurses frequently become the primary outlet for caregiver distress while receiving little preparation or organizational support. Limited research has explored these dynamics from the nurse's point of view.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>A qualitative descriptive design was used, guided by relational cultural, emotional labor, and organizational role theories. Semi\u2010structured interviews were conducted with registered nurses working in diverse acute care environments. Data were analyzed using reflexive thematic analysis to identify patterns in how nurses interpret and manage caregiver interactions.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Findings<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Nurses encountered two primary challenges. First, caregiver distress often escalated into hostility or intense emotional expression, creating significant emotional strain and moral tension alongside clinical responsibilities. Second, nurses described persistent ambiguity around caregiver roles, driven by limited training, inconsistent workflows, and the absence of institutional guidance. Nurses used individualized communication strategies, improvised boundaries, and interdisciplinary collaboration to support caregivers and reduce conflict.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Discussion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Caregiver engagement is a hidden dimension of nursing work that places substantial emotional and relational demands on nurses. 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