A child eats some sugar cubes after experiencing symptoms of ...

[beccaep]

A child eats some sugar cubes after experiencing symptoms of hypoglycemia. This rapid-releasing sugar should be followed by:
 
  a. Saturated and unsaturated fat. c. Several glasses of water.
  b. Fruit juice. d. Complex carbohydrate and protein.

Question 2

The parents of a child who has just been diagnosed with type 1 diabetes ask about exercise. The nurse should explain that:
 
  a. Exercise will increase blood glucose.
  b. Exercise should be restricted.
  c. Extra snacks are needed before exercise.
  d. Extra insulin is required during exercise.

[Tonyam972]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
Symptoms of hypoglycemia are treated with a rapid-releasing sugar source followed by a complex carbohydrate and protein. Saturated and unsaturated fat, fruit juice, and several glasses of water do not provide the child with complex carbohydrate and protein necessary to stabilize the blood sugar.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Exercise lowers blood glucose levels, which can be compensated for by extra snacks. Exercise is encouraged and not restricted unless indicated by other health conditions. Extra insulin is contraindicated because exercise decreases blood glucose levels.

[beccaep]

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[flexer1n1]

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