While Conducting a Rapid Assessment for a Client Who Has

While conducting a rapid assessment for a client who has diabetes, the student nurse notes that the client is experiencing emotional stress following the recent death of the spouse. When discussing the client with the nurse preceptor, which statement by the student nurse student indicates the need for further education?

A) "Emotional stress can negatively impact the immune system's ability to function."
B) "The client has probably not been eating well recently."
C) "I should not ask about the use of drugs or alcohol at this time."
D) "The client may be hyperglycemic."