A 5 year-old client has been newly diagnosed with type 1 diabetes mellitus (DM). The client's parents are expressing feelings of guilt to the nurse. Which of the following nursing actions is the most appropriate at this time?

Ramanpreet Kaur Sidhu

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Question

A 5 year-old client has been newly diagnosed with type 1 diabetes mellitus (DM). The client's parents are expressing feelings of guilt to the nurse. Which of the following nursing actions is the  most  appropriate at this time? 
 
   Ramanpreet Kaur Sidhu   
 
 ID: 137304

Accepted Answer

Provide education and reassure the parents that is it not their fault

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Include parents in special sessions to keep them informed of their child's management

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Confirm the parents' feelings and educate them on type 1 diabetes prevention

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Urge parents to seek counseling to realize how their behavior affects the child

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