A Patient with a History of Type 2 Diabetes Was

A patient with a history of type 2 diabetes was admitted after aneurysm repair.The patient's serum glucose levels have been elevated for the past 2 days,and the patient is concerned about becoming dependent on insulin.Which statement is the nurse's best response to the patient's concerns?

A) "This surgery may have damaged your pancreas. We will have to do more evaluation."
B) "Perhaps your diabetes was more serious from the beginning."
C) "You will need to discuss this with your physician."
D) "The stress on your body has temporarily increased your blood sugar levels."