A 26-year-old client is 28 weeks pregnant. She has developed gestational diabetes. She is following a program of regular exercise, which includes walking, bicycling, and swimming
What instructions should be included in a teaching plan for this client? 1. "Exercise either just before meals or wait until 2 hours after a meal."
2. "Carry hard candy (or other simple sugar) when exercising."
3. "If your blood sugar is 120 mg/dL, eat 20 g of carbohydrate."
4. "If your blood sugar is more than 120 mg/dL, drink a glass of whole milk."
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Explanation: 2. The nurse should advise her to carry a simple sugar such as hard candy because of the possibility of exercise-induced hypoglycemia.
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