S-986. For the past month, the nurse has been providing care to a 7-year-old client recently diagnosed with type 1 diabetes mellitus. Initially, the family seemed devastated over the diagnosis. The client's parent stated, "Our lives will never be the same." What statement now made by the parent best indicates that nursing interventions have been effective?
A.
"Our child will not be able to participate in sporting events."
B.
"Our whole family will have to make sacrifices to deal with this disease."
C.
"We have set aside a place in the pantry for our child's special foods."
D.
"We will not let this disease take control of our child's life."