The community nurse is teaching a group of members with type 1 or 2 diabetes mellitus who are planning to participate in an athletic triathlon. On which potential complication from this event should the nurse focus when teaching?
1. diabetic ketoacidosis
2. hypoglycemia
3. hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state
4. impaired glucose tolerance
Correct Answer: 2
One reason for the development of severe hypoglycemia is too much exercise. Diabetic ketoacidosis and hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state are not associated with exercise. Exercise does not impact glucose tolerance.
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