A client with type 1 diabetes mellitus has the flu and calls the ...

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A client with type 1 diabetes mellitus has the flu and calls the nurse asking what to do. The best advice by the nurse would be:
 
  1. You should be hospitalized whenever you have the flu, in case it affects your diabetes.
  2. You should increase your insulin dose for 5 days, then return to the prescribed dose.
  3. Measure your blood sugar and urinary ketones every 2-4 hours while you are sick.
  4. You should not take any insulin until you are well again.

Question 2

A client with diabetes asks the nurse why it is so important to exercise several times a week. Which is the best response by the nurse?
 
  1. Exercise helps to increase blood sugar levels, so the body needs less food.
  2. Exercise increases the use of insulin in the body, so it requires less insulin.
  3. Exercise helps reduce high ketone levels, so the body stays healthier.
  4. Exercise brings down high sugar levels, so the body needs less food.

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Answer to Question 1

Answer: 3

1. Hospitalization might not be necessary.
2. Insulin should be taken as usual.
3. Illness increases blood glucose levels, and they need to be monitored closely.
4. Insulin should be taken as usual.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: 2

1. Exercise does not increase blood glucose levels.
2. Exercise reduces blood glucose levels by increasing glucose utilization by the muscles and thereby reducing the need for insulin.
3. Exercise does not reduce high ketone levels.
4. Exercise reduces blood glucose levels but the body will still need a consistent amount of food.