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 to minimize pain will the nurse include in the teaching? Standard Text: 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) Reusing needles can cause blunting and damage to the needle, which can increase the pain during injection.
B) Bubbles in the syringe can cause discomfort during injection and can also alter the accuracy of the dose administered.
C) Flexing the muscle during injection can increase pain and discomfort.
D) Injecting cold insulin can cause discomfort and can also alter the accuracy of the dose administered.
E) Changing the direction of the needle during insertion or withdrawal can cause tissue damage and increase pain.

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