An Older Patient with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Is Upset

An older patient with type 2 diabetes mellitus is upset because family members do not believe the patient has an illness and resist helping with diet and activity modifications. What should the nurse suggest to help this patient?

A) Limit discussions about the illness with family members.
B) Store health-related items away from common family areas in the home.
C) Invite family to participate in a support group.
D) Explain the risk for family also to develop the illness.