Question

A male client, aged 42 years, is diagnosed with diabetes mellitus. He visits the gym regularly and is a vegetarian. Which of the following factors is important when assessing the client?
a.The client's mental and emotional status.
b. History of radiographic contrast studies that used iodine.
c. The client's exercise routine.
d. The client's consumption of carbohydrates.

Answer 1

Answer:

While assessing the male client,the client's consumption of carbohydrates is the most important factor.

Explanation:

The client's consumption of carbohydrates is most important factor because he has high blood sugar.Although other factors can be  important for data collection, they are not  as important for the information related to client's high blood sugar.

Carbohydrates play a very important role in diabetes mellitus:

• The food we eat consists of nutrients which provide us with energy and other things that are essential for body(carbohydrates).The two main forms are: sugars & starches. The body converts  most carbohydrates into sugar.Glucose absorption takes place in bloodstream and with the help of insulin hormone it travels into body cells where it can be used for energy.
• People with diabetes have insulin problems  which causes rise in the blood sugar levels. For people with type 1 diabetes, the pancreas loses the ability to make insulin.In type 2 diabetes, the body can't respond normally to insulin which is made.
• Because body turns carbohydrates into glucose, eating carbohydrates  makes blood sugar levels rise. But carbs can't be avoided in a diet because they are healthy & important part of a nutritious diet. Fibers play main role in proper working of digestive system.People with diabetes mellitus should take more fibrous diet