The Nurse Is Preparing a Teaching Plan for the Family

The nurse is preparing a teaching plan for the family and their 6-year-old son who has just been diagnosed with diabetes mellitus. Which of the following would the nurse identify as the initial goal for the teaching plan?

A) Developing management and decision-making skills
B) Educating the parents about diabetes mellitus type 1
C) Developing a nutritionally sound, 30-day meal plan
D) Promoting independence with self-administration of insulin