A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who will be self-administering insulin at home. Which of the following information should the nurse include regarding needle disposal?

A. Clients should use a puncture-resistant, leak-proof container, such as an empty bleach or detergent bottle with a secure lid, for safe disposal of sharps. Once full, the container should be disposed of according to local regulations for sharps waste, preventing needle-stick injuries and contamination. B. Recapping needles after use is not recommended because it increases the risk of needle-stick injury. Safe disposal is achieved by placing the uncapped needle directly into a puncture-resistant container. C. Separating the needle from the syringe increases the risk of accidental injury. The needle and syringe should remain intact and be discarded together into a sharps container. D. Sharps containers should never be placed in household recycling bins, as this poses a risk to sanitation workers and the public. Disposal must follow local regulations for medical or hazardous waste.