Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 63%
Simulated
A home health care nurse is assessing a patient with type 1 diabetes who has been controlled for 6 months. The nurse is surprised and concerned about a blood glucose reading of 52 mg/dL. What action by this patient most likely caused this episode of hypoglycemia?
Correct answer
D
Rationale
Prolonged exercise increases insulin sensitivity and glucose uptake, which can lead to hypoglycemia if insulin or food intake is not adjusted accordingly.