A nurse determines that a middle-aged patient is a typical example of the "sandwich generation." What did the nurse discover the patient is caught between?

A. The "sandwich generation" refers to individuals who are simultaneously caring for both their children and their aging parents, often leading to role strain. B. Job and family responsibilities are not specifically characteristic of the "sandwich generation," though they can add stress. C. Advancing in a career or preparing for retirement are not central to the sandwich generation. D. Stopping old habits and starting new ones is related to other life transitions but not the sandwich generation.