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 should the nurse use in response to the patient's concern?

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Insulin injections are likely to cause mild pain but there are techniques that may be taught to the patient to minimize the pain.The pain will not be eliminated,and this information needs to be shared with the patient.Initially many adolescents are unenthusiastic participants in insulin self-administration.The nurse avoids mixing insulin with a local anesthetic because the benefit does not outweigh the risk.Oral insulin is not available.

The Nurse Is Caring for a 14-Year-Old Patient with Diabetes