The nurse is teaching a client with diabetes about exercise. Which statement by the client indicates a need for further teaching?
a. "I won't exercise if I find ketones in my urine."
b. "If my blood glucose is over 200, I should not exercise."
c. "Exercise will help me keep my blood glucose down."
d. "My risks for heart disease can be mod-ified with exercise."
B
Clients should not exercise if their blood glucose is over 250 mg/dL. The other statements are correct and show good understanding.
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