In teaching a newly diagnosed 17-year-old client with type 1 diabetes,

In teaching a newly diagnosed 17-year-old client with type 1 diabetes, the nurse knows that the exercise is an important component in care. Which of the following activities would be most ap-propriate for the previously sedentary client?

1. Kick-boxing class
2. Football
3. Bicycling
4. Soccer

ANSWER

ANS: 3
Low to moderate intensity exercise is most appropriate for clients with type 1diabetes.