A Nurse Was Teaching a Client How to Plan His

Multiple Choice

A nurse was teaching a client how to plan his diabetic diet.The client explained that he was on the road a lot and ate in truck stops where they did not serve that kind of food.Furthermore,both his mother and father had died of diabetic complications,and he knew he would probably have the same fate.Which of the following would be the most appropriate action for the nurse?

A) Explaining why the client might have to change careers and be more optimistic
B) Recognizing that the client has a present time orientation and stop wasting effort on teaching him about a diet he will not follow
C) Reviewing the client's priorities and see what compromises in nutrition might be possible in his job
D) Trying to help the client see the importance of planning for the future