A patient on insulin therapy reports eating extra food to prevent hypoglycemia. What is the most important education point the nurse should address?
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A
Extra food raises blood glucose and weight without preventing hypoglycemia caused by excess insulin
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B
Snacking before exercise is always appropriate and should be encouraged freely
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C
Carbohydrate counting is not necessary for patients on basal insulin alone
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D
The patient should simply reduce the insulin dose without provider guidance