[Expert Solution]: A 48-year-old client was just diagnosed…

A 48-year-old client was just diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus. The client has a body mass index of 35 and leads a sedentary lifestyle. The nurse informs the client of risk factors for the diagnosis and the need to change diet and exercise behavior. Which client statement indicates a need for further teaching? “There is nothing that can be done anyway; chronic diseases cannot be prevented.” “Over