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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This option acknowledges and validates the client's feelings, and offers to discuss them further. It is important to address the client's emotions and offer support in coping with them. The other options either dismiss or minimize the client's emotions, or make assumptions about their abilities without addressing their feelings.

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