When discussing exercise programs with the diabetic, which instruction(s) is/are important for the nurse to include? (select all that apply.)
a. Delay exercise until glucose controlled.
b. Check glucose immediately after exercis-ing.
c. Keep a quick source of glucose readily available while exercising.
d. Begin slowly and build up to 30 to 45 minutes.
e. Only use the abdominal injection site for insulin.
A, C, D, E
The patient should delay exercise until glucose is controlled, keep a quick source of glucose rea-dily available, begin slowly and build, and use the abdominal injection site for insulin. The pa-tient should check the glucose level before exercising.
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