A patient whose blood glucose level ranges between 150 to 200 mg/dL has an episode of hypoglycemia. Which patient activity most likely caused the hypoglycemia?
a. Took a nap
b. Took a bicycle ride
c. Went to a birthday party
d. Received news of a pay raise
ANS: B
Exercise can lower blood glucose. C. D. Eating at a party or stress (such as a pay raise) can raise glucose. A. Taking a nap should not affect it.
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