The Nurse Is Instructing a Client on the Role of the Pancreas

question 16

Multiple Choice

The nurse is instructing a client on the role of the pancreas in controlling blood glucose levels.When does the pancreas excrete glucagon to maintain an adequate amount of glucose in the blood?
Select all that apply.

• A)During periods of fasting
• B)During exercise
• C)When drinking alcohol
• D)After eating a large meal
• E)When fighting an infection

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