As part of the teaching plan in preparation for discharge, the patient with type 1 diabetes needs guidelines for exercise. Be sure to include which of the following?
1. Plan your exercise so that it coincides with the peak action of insulin.
2. Insulin should be injected into the lower extremity before exercise because that site provides the greatest absorption.
3. Exercise should be done daily at the same time of day and at the same intensity.
4. Keep exercise at a minimum to conserve your energy.
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If the body is using more glucose than available, the body will draw on fatty acids, which will give off ketones.
PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Analysis REF: 1010
OBJ: 5 TOP: Exercise KEY: Nursing Process Step: Implementation
MSC: NCLEX: Physiological Integrity
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