A diabetic client asks the nurse why it is so important to exercise several times a week. Which of the following is the best response by the nurse?
A)
"Exercise helps to increase blood sugar levels, so the body needs less food."
B)
"Exercise helps reduce high ketone levels, so the body stays healthier."
C)
"Exercise brings down high sugar levels, so the body needs less food."
D)
"Exercise increases the use of insulin in the body, so it requires less insulin."
D
Explanation:
A)
Exercise reduces blood glucose levels by increasing glucose utilization by the muscles and thereby reducing the need for insulin.
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B)
Exercise reduces blood glucose levels by increasing glucose utilization by the muscles and thereby reducing the need for insulin.
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C)
Exercise reduces blood glucose levels by increasing glucose utilization by the muscles and thereby reducing the need for insulin.
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D)
Exercise reduces blood glucose levels by increasing glucose utilization by the muscles and thereby reducing the need for insulin.
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