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An Older Person Newly Diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes Says

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An older person newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes says, 'I don't want to be using a needle for the rest of my life.' What would be an appropriate response for the nurse to make to this person?


A) 'You need it for now. There's a chance you won't need it after you get well.'
B) 'You will get used to it, as the needle barely hurts.'
C) 'You can always decide not to use a needle.'
D) 'I'll teach you how to give yourself insulin.'

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