The nurse is caring for a 14-year-old patient with diabetes mellitus who does not want to self-administer insulin because it is too painful.Which information does the nurse use in response to the patient's concern?
A) Adolescents are usually enthusiastic about self-care.
B) Insulin mixed with a local anesthetic decreases pain.
C) The health care provider orders oral insulin for patients with pain.
D) There are techniques that will minimize the pain of the injection.
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