A Client Asks the Student Nurse to Explain the Pathophysiology

question 12

Multiple Choice

A client asks the student nurse to explain the pathophysiology of diabetes.The student nurse does not know the answer to this question.What should the student respond to the client?

• A) "I do not know, but I will find out."
• B) "You'll have to ask the doctor that question."
• C) "Why do you need to know that?"
• D) "I do not know."

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