Question

"a client with a new diagnosis of type 1 diabetes is told that lifelong insulin will be needed. the client becomes agitated and says, "i am scared of shots. if that is my only option, i'll just have to go into a coma and die!" what is the nurse's best response

Answer 1

Sir, it would be worse for your family to see you in a coma and die. I am pretty sure you would prefer to endure a little pain from the shots that to know that they will be suffering their entire life after you are gone.