The nurse is teaching the caregiver of a child who is newly diagnosed with type 1 diabetes mellitus how to minimize pain with insulin injections. Which interventions should the nurse include in the teaching session? Select all that apply.
A) Do not reuse needles.
B) Remove all bubbles from the syringe before injecting.
C) Have the child flex the muscle during injection.
D) Inject insulin when it is cold.
E) Do not change the direction of the needle during insertion or withdrawal.

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A) Using a new, sterile needle helps minimize pain and reduce the risk of infection.
B) Removing air bubbles from the syringe before injection reduces discomfort and ensures accurate dosing.
C) Having the child flex the muscle during injection can actually increase pain and discomfort.
D) Injecting cold insulin can cause pain and discomfort.
E) Changing the direction of the needle during insertion or withdrawal can cause pain and damage to the surrounding tissue.

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