Ati lpn med surg endocrine exam
Ati lpn med surg endocrine exam ( 44 Questions)
As part of a teaching plan in preparation for discharge, a patient with type 1 diabetes needs guidelines for exercise. Which guideline should be included?
Insulin should not be injected into a limb that will be actively exercised, as it can alter absorption rates and lead to hypoglycemia.
Regular, moderate exercise is recommended to improve glucose control, not minimizing it.
Exercise consistency helps to maintain stable blood glucose levels and prevent fluctuations.
Exercising at the peak action of insulin increases the risk of hypoglycemia. It is safer to avoid high-intensity exercise during this time.
Rationale:
A. Insulin should not be injected into a limb that will be actively exercised, as it can alter absorption rates and lead to hypoglycemia.
B. Regular, moderate exercise is recommended to improve glucose control, not minimizing it.
C. Exercise consistency helps to maintain stable blood glucose levels and prevent fluctuations.
D. Exercising at the peak action of insulin increases the risk of hypoglycemia. It is safer to avoid high-intensity exercise during this time.