The Parents of a Child Who Has Just Been Diagnosed

question 1

Multiple Choice

The parents of a child who has just been diagnosed with type 1 diabetes ask about exercise. Which should the nurse explain about exercise in type 1 diabetes?

• 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.

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Definitions:

Entropy

A measure of disorder or randomness in a system, often associated with the second law of thermodynamics describing the direction of physical processes and energy dispersion.

Randomness

The lack of pattern or predictability in events.

System

A set of interacting or interdependent components forming an integrated whole, often within a scientific or engineering context.

ΔG°

The standard change in Gibbs free energy associated with a chemical reaction at standard conditions, indicative of the reaction's spontaneity.