Nutrition, comfort and end of lifeQuestion 384 of 1700
Why should a client with diabetes limit carbohydrates?
- Carbohydrates cause the body to lose too much fluid in the urine
- Carbohydrates have more calories for each gram than fat does
- Carbohydrates stop the body from being able to use protein
- Carbohydrates break down into glucose and raise blood sugar
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Correct answer: Carbohydrates break down into glucose and raise blood sugar
Carbohydrates turn into glucose, which raises blood sugar.
Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 6.2: Nutrition and Fluid Needs
Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026