[Expert Solution]: A nurse is caring for an adolescent client…

A nurse is caring for an adolescent client who is newly diagnosed with type 1 diabetes mellitus. The client puts his meal tray on the floor and says, “I won’t eat this garbage. It has no taste.” Which of the following statements by the nurse is a therapeutic response? • “I am sorry it does not taste good. What can I get for you to eat?” “You seem upset about the changes your diagnosis has caused.” “It’s important for you to eat because I just administered your insulin.” “Hospital food is never like the food at home. Food will taste better at home.”