A School-Age Client Has Just Been Diagnosed with Juvenile Diabetes

question 3

Multiple Choice

A school-age client has just been diagnosed with juvenile diabetes.The client is very angry about the new disease.Which of the following statements is most appropriate for the nurse counselor working with this client to make?

• A) "Try not to be angry because you are receiving the best care possible."
• B) "It is all right to be angry with your friends, but try not to be angry with your parents."
• C) "You appear upset about the diagnosis. Let's talk about your feelings."
• D) "You learn quickly and will probably handle the difficult treatments very well."

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Definitions:

Self-Verification

Seeking out information that verifies and confirms what we already know about ourselves.

Prototypes

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Self-Categorisation

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Great Expectations

A phrase often used to denote high hopes or ambitious goals for something or someone.