Question

The nurse is teaching a patient with type 2 diabetes mellitus about exercise to help control his blood glucose. The nurse knows the patient understands when the patient elicits which exercise plan?

a. "I want to go fishing for 30 minutes each day; I will drink fluids and wear sunscreen."
b. "I will go running each day when my blood sugar is too high to bring it back to normal."
c. "I will plan to keep my job as a teacher because I get a lot of exercise every school day."
d. "I will take a brisk 30-minute walk 5 days per week and do resistance training 3 times a week."

Answer 1

The exercise plan that the patient understands is option d. "I will take a brisk 30-minute walk 5 days per week and do resistance training 3 times a week."

Step-by-step explanation:

The exercise plan that the patient understands is option d. "I will take a brisk 30-minute walk 5 days per week and do resistance training 3 times a week." This plan includes a combination of aerobic exercise (brisk walk) and strength training (resistance training), which are recommended for individuals with type 2 diabetes. Aerobic exercise helps to improve insulin sensitivity and lower blood glucose levels, while strength training helps to build muscle mass and increase basal metabolic rate.