A Client Newly Diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus Tells

question 42

Multiple Choice

A client newly diagnosed with type 1 diabetes mellitus tells the nurse that the diagnosis must be wrong because the client is not overweight,eats all of the time,and is thin.Which response by the nurse is most appropriate?

• A) "Thin people can be diabetic, too."
• B) "Your condition makes it impossible for you to gain weight."
• C) "Your lab tests indicate the presence of diabetes."
• D) "You are eating large quantities because your condition makes it difficult for your body to obtain energy from the foods taken in."

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Definitions:

Fundamental Attribution Error

The cognitive bias that leads individuals to overemphasize personal traits and underestimate the influence of situational factors when explaining other people's behavior.

Halo Effect

The halo effect is a cognitive bias where an observer's overall impression of a person, company, or brand influences their feelings and thoughts about that entity's character or properties.

Distinctiveness

The quality or state of being easily distinguishable from others due to unique characteristics or features.

Consistency

The quality of always acting or performing in a similar manner over time.