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The Client Has Type 1 Diabetes and Receives Insulin

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The client has type 1 diabetes and receives insulin. He asks the nurse why he can't just take pills instead. What is the best response by the nurse?


A) "I know it is tough, but you will get used to the shots soon."
B) "Insulin must be injected because it needs to work quickly."
C) "Insulin can't be in a pill because it is destroyed in stomach acid."
D) "Have you talked to your doctor about taking pills instead?"

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