Children tend to be more active in summer. Which change in the management of the child with diabetes would the nurse teach the patient and family to help treat episodes of hypoglycemia?
1. Increase food intake prior to exercise
2. Decrease food intake prior to exercise
3. Give an additional dose of insulin prior to exercise
4. Avoid foods high in protein
1
Feedback
1. This measure should be taken because exercise can lower blood sugar levels, so adding the extra carbohydrate and protein snack will help the blood sugar levels maintain a normal level. This means that the child is less likely to have a hypoglycemic episode.
2. Children with diabetes must have extra carbohydrate and protein servings prior to exercise. This is because exercise can lower blood sugar levels.
3. The extra dose does not stabilize the blood glucose level long term.
4. Protein snacks help keep the blood glucose level stable and within normal limits.
You might also like to view...
A patient was admitted with a complaint of abdominal pain. Later, the nurse observed the patient demonstrating dyspnea. What type of assessment does this change in condition require?
a. Individualized b. Focused c. Specialized d. Systematic
A nurse is caring for a patient during the acute phase of the burn. The nurse knows he is responsible for what?
A) Restricting visitors to prevent infection B) Closely scrutinizing the burn wound to detect early signs of infection C) Cleaning the patient's room D) Maintaining the patient in a sterile environment
In caring for a patient with a uterine rupture, the nurse determines which nursing diagnoses to be appropriate? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply
1. Risk for Impaired Gas Exchange 2. Fear related to unknown 3. Impaired Individual Coping 4. Impaired Physical Mobility 5. Anxiety
What might a nurse who is aware of national statistics regarding mortality, morbidity, and epidemics in the United States emphasize at school meetings for parents and staff?
A. Dangers of bioterrorism and how staff must be prepared for disasters B. How to react in the safest manner if violence breaks out in the school C. Importance of not sharing personal items to avoid spread of infections and parasites D. Need for physical exercise for each student on daily basis