A Client with Type I Diabetes Mellitus Is Prescribed an Insulin

A client with type I diabetes mellitus is prescribed an insulin pump.  The nurse reinforces the diabetic educator's teaching regarding transitioning from multiple daily injections to continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion (CSII) therapy.  Which statement indicates that the client understands the advantages of using this therapy?

A) "I won't need a bolus dose of insulin before my meals anymore."
B) "I'm glad my blood sugars won't go way up and way down, like they did before."
C) "I'm so glad I don't have to stick my finger 4 times a day to test my sugar anymore."
D) "It'll finally be easier for me to lose some weight."

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