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A 28-year-old male patient with type 1 diabetes reports how he manages his exercise and glucose control. Which behavior indicates that the nurse should implement additional teaching?

  • A. The patient always carries hard candies when engaging in exercise.
  • B. The patient goes for a vigorous walk when his glucose is 200 mg/dL.
  • C. The patient has a peanut butter sandwich before going for a bicycle ride.
  • D. The patient increases daily exercise when ketones are present in the urine.
Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is D. Increasing exercise when ketones are present can worsen diabetic ketoacidosis. A patient should not exercise with ketones in urine. Carrying candies for exercise (A) helps manage low blood sugar. Going for a walk with a glucose of 200 mg/dL (B) can help lower blood sugar. Eating a sandwich before exercise (C) provides fuel.