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During diabetes education for a 25-year-old underweight client newly diagnosed with type 1 diabetes who lives alone and feels anxious about insulin injections, what is the most suitable self-injection technique to recommend based on their physical condition and concerns?

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Correct Incorrect For clients who are underweight and emaciated, administering insulin at a 45-degree angle with the skin pinched up ensures delivery into the subcutaneous tissue, promoting better absorption and reducing complications.

During diabetes education for a 25-year-old underweight client newly diagnosed with type 1 diabetes who lives alone and feels anxious about insulin injections, what is the most suitable self-injection technique to recommend based on their physical condition and concerns?

• Instruct the client to pinch the skin up and use a 90-degree angle for insulin injection.
• Advise the client to use a 45-degree angle with the skin pinched up during insulin injection.
• Teach the client to massage the area of injection after injecting the insulin to promote absorption.
• Recommend warming the skin with a warm towel or washcloth prior to the injection to improve circulation.