When Teaching a Client Recently Diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes

When teaching a client recently diagnosed with type 1 diabetes mellitus,the client states,"I will never be able to stick myself with a needle." How should the nurse respond?

A) "I can give your injections to you while you are here in the hospital."
B) "Everyone gets used to giving themselves injections.It really does not hurt."
C) "Your disease will not be managed properly if you refuse to administer the shots."
D) "Tell me what it is about the injections that are concerning you."

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