Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 84%
Simulated
A nurse is providing education to a client who has hypoglycemia. Which of the following information should the nurse include about the regulation of blood glucose levels?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
The adrenal glands release epinephrine and norepinephrine to increase blood glucose levels by stimulating glycogenolysis and gluconeogenesis in response to hypoglycemia.