A client who is being treated for nonhealing diabetic foot ulcers tells the nurse angrily, “I am so frustrated with my doctors. The wound care doctor tells me this won't heal and I need to have my...

A client who is being treated for nonhealing diabetic foot ulcers tells the nurse angrily, “I am so frustrated with my doctors. The wound care doctor tells me this won't heal and I need to have my toes amputated and another doctor tells me I need to keep going with the antibiotics and dressing changes so I can save my foot. I just want to go home!” After listening to the client's concerns, the nurse should:

1. Contact the client's case manager to set up a care conference.

2. Assure the client that the health care providers know what they are doing.

3. Remind the client of the responsibilities for health habits regarding diabetes.

4. Review the physicians' progress notes with the client.