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Question #: 64
Topic #: 7
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A 16-year-old diabetic girl has been selected as a cheerleader at her school. She asks the nurse whether she should increase her insulin when she is planning to attend cheerleading practice sessions lasting from 8 to 11 AM. The most appropriate answer would be:

  • A. "You should ask your doctor about this."
  • B. "Yes, increase your insulin by 1 U for each hour of practice because exercise causes the body to need more insulin."
  • C. "No, do not increase your insulin. Exercise will not affect your insulin needs."
  • D. "No, do not increase your insulin, but eating a snack prior to practice exercise will make insulin more effective and move more glucose into the cells."
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Suggested Answer: D 🗳️
(A) A nurse can give this information to a client. (B) Exercise makes insulin more efficient in moving more glucose into the cells. No more insulin is needed. (C)
Exercise makes insulin more efficient unless the diabetes is poorly controlled. (D) Exercise makes insulin more efficient in moving more glucose into the cells.
by [deleted] at March 10, 2025, 7:18 a.m.

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