The nurse has just injected insulin subcutaneously into the client's abdomen. What action should the nurse take at this point?
A) Remove the needle rapidly by pulling it quickly from the skin.
B) Cover the injection site with a pressure dressing for at least 15 minutes or until the bleb disappears.
C) Leave the needle embedded in the client's skin for five seconds after administration.
D) Massage the site to encourage absorption.
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