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The Nurse Is Working with a Teenager Who Has Insulin-Dependent

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The nurse is working with a teenager who has insulin-dependent diabetes. This adolescent has returned to the hospital after being discharged a month ago. Both hospitalizations are because of the blood sugar getting out of control. The nurse suspects the teen is not open about the diabetes then interacting with peers. Select the statement that would be most helpful for the nurse to say.


A) "Some teenagers who have diabetes don't like friends to know about it. How has it been for you?"
B) "Have you told your friends and classmates about your diabetes and the need to eat in a healthier way?"
C) "You really need to tell your friends and classmates about your diabetes and let them help you manage it."
D) "I suspect you postpone testing your blood sugar and taking your insulin then you are with friends. Am I right?"

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