A Nurse Is Providing Education to a Patient About Self-Administering

A nurse is providing education to a patient about self-administering subcutaneous injections.Which of these patient statements indicates that the patient understands the instructions?

A) "I need to use a needle 1/2 inch (1.3 cm) longer than my thumb."
B) "I will give the medicine deep into my deltoid."
C) "My belly is a good place to give my injection."
D) "I need to throw the syringe and needle into the garbage when I am done giving myself my shot."

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