A Client with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus Checks Her Fasting

question 237

Multiple Choice

A client with type 1 diabetes mellitus checks her fasting morning glucose level on her whole-blood glucose meter (fingerstick method) , and the result of 253 mg/dL (14 mmol/L) . A urine test is positive for ketones before her exercise session. What action should you take?

• A) Allow her to exercise as long as her glucose is not greater than 300 mg/dL (17 mmol/L).
• B) Not allow her to exercise this session, and notify her physician of the findings.
• C) Give her an extra carbohydrate snack, and wait 5 minutes before beginning exercise.
• D) Readjust her insulin regimen for the remainder of the day to compensate for the high morning glucose level.

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