The nurse is teaching a client with diabetes about self-care. Which activity does the nurse teach that can decrease insulin needs?
a. Reducing intake of liquids to 2 L/day
b. Eating animal organ meats high in insulin
c. Limiting carbohydrate intake to 100 g/day
d. Walking 1 mile each day
D
Moderate exercise, such as walking, helps regulate blood glucose levels on a daily basis and re-sults in lowered insulin requirements for clients with type 1 diabetes. Restricting fluids and eat-ing organ meats will not reduce insulin needs. People with diabetes need at least 130 grams of carbohydrates each day.
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