The nurse is caring for a client who has just been diagnosed with diabetes mellitus. The client tells the nurse that she went to the doctor with symptoms of a urinary tract infection and ended up being admitted with diabetes mellitus. She then tells the nurse that her father had diabetes and he ended up dying with kidney failure. The client says, "It looks like that's what is going to happen to me. My kidneys are already messed up." Which is the nurse's BEST response to this client's statement?
A. "It does appear that your disease is progressing quite quickly. Do you have anyone in your family who would donate a kidney for you?"
B. "I wouldn't worry about that right now. Your first job is to get used to having diabetes."
C. "Have you had any other symptoms of kidney failure such as edema or high blood pressure?"
D. "Your current infection was caused by the diabetes, but watching your blood sugar in the future will help prevent complications."
Answer: D
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