99. A 13-year-old adolescent with a new diagnosis of type 1 diabetes is expressing anger and denial. What clinical nursing intervention is critical for supporting the adolescent and family?
A.
Dismissing their feelings.
B.
Acknowledging and validating their feelings, providing education in a non-judgmental way, and connecting them with support resources.
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C.
Telling them to just accept it.
D.
Avoiding any discussion about their feelings.
📖 Additional Information
Dismissing their feelings.
Acknowledging and validating their feelings, providing education in a non-judgmental way, and connecting them with support resources.
