The nurse is providing education to a pediatric client diagnosed with diabetes. The client will be playing soccer over the summer. Which change in the client's management will the nurse explore during this education session?

Question

1. Increased food intake
2. Decreased food intake
3. Increased need for insulin
4. Decreased risk of insulin reaction

Answer 1

Correct Answer: 1
Rationale: Increased physical activity requires adequate caloric intake to prevent hypoglycemia, so food intake should be increased. Increased activity would not require decreased food intake, and it would not result in a decreased risk of insulin reaction. Exercise causes the insulin to be used more efficiently, so increased insulin would not be needed.