106. A community health nurse is caring for a patient with newly diagnosed diabetes who expresses feelings of shame and guilt. What clinical nursing intervention is most appropriate?
A.
Tell them to hide their diagnosis
B.
Provide emotional support, normalize feelings, connect to peer support groups, and emphasize that diabetes is a manageable condition
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C.
Blame them for their lifestyle
D.
Only provide medical facts
📖 Additional Information
Tell them to hide their diagnosis
Provide emotional support, normalize feelings, connect to peer support groups, and emphasize that diabetes is a manageable condition
