An adolescent tells the nurse that the new diagnosis of diabetes has him "stressed out." The nurse will encourage stress reduction activities, including: Standard Text: Select all that apply.

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Daily exercise, learning more about his illness, and practicing relaxation techniques are effective ways to reduce stress in individuals with diabetes. Avoiding thoughts about the diagnosis or allowing parents to control their disease may actually increase stress levels and reduce overall coping ability.

An Adolescent Tells the Nurse That the New Diagnosis of Diabetes