A Newly Diagnosed Diabetic Client Is Crying and Says "I

question 10

Multiple Choice

A newly diagnosed diabetic client is crying and says "I can't learn to live with this. It's overwhelming and people with diabetes get their feet cut off and just die!" The best response by the nurse is

• A) "I know you are upset, but try to think about learning to cope with this."
• B) "Think of your children; they need you to learn to control your disease."
• C) "When you're ready, I can teach you to make good decisions about diabetes."
• D) "Would you like to have a social worker or chaplain come visit you?"

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