The Nurse Is Assisting with a Patient Who Is Newly

The nurse is assisting with a patient who is newly diagnosed with diabetes mellitus and is prescribed insulin. The patient voices a fear of needles and nearly faints when the insulin needle is uncapped. When the registered nurse (RN) suggests a process of desensitizing, which action does the nurse initiate?

A) Allow the patient to look at and describe an uncapped syringe.
B) Inquire about a family member who may be able to give the insulin.
C) Suggest that the patient may need to arrange for home nursing services.
D) Explain the condition to the health care provider (HCP) and ask if alternate treatment is possible.