3.A 28-yr-old male patient with type 1 diabetes reports how he manages
his exercise and
, glucose control. Which behavior indicates that the nurse should implement
additional
teaching?
a. The patient always carries hard candies when engaging in exercise.
b. The patient goes for a vigorous walk when his glucose is 200 mg/dL.
c. The patient has a peanut butter sandwich before going for a bicycle ride.
d. The patient increases daily exercise when ketones are present in
the urine.: ANS: D
When the patient is ketotic, exercise may result in an increase in blood
glucose level. Patients
with type 1 diabetes should be taught to avoid exercise when ketosis is
present.
The other
statements are correct.
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