A newly diagnosed client with type 2 diabetes expresses concern that h

A newly diagnosed client with type 2 diabetes expresses concern that he will not be able to maintain his active lifestyle, which includes bicycling.

The nurse instructs the client about risks and precautions regarding exercise including which of the following?
1. To avoid leisurely bicycling day trips
2. To avoid strenuous bicycling for long periods of time
3. It is better for them to exercise for 1 to 2 hours once a week than for 20 minutes 3 days per week
4. As long as he is not participating in strenuous exercise, there is no need to include warm-up or cool-down exercises

ANSWER

ANS: 2
The client with type 2 diabetes can do aerobic exercise at 50% to 75% of maximal oxygen up-take.