You are preparing to teach a patient about the use of short-acting insulin. Which instruction should be stressed to the patient regarding this drug?
A) "Place pressure on the injection site for 5 full minutes."
B) "You should always aspirate before injecting this drug."
C) "You may store your insulin for 6 months at room temperature."
D) "You should eat a meal within 15 minutes of giving yourself the injection."
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