The nurse administering a dose of glucagon to a client realizes that it may not be as effective as planned if the client has which of the following health problems?

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Glucagon is a hormone that helps in increasing the blood glucose levels in the body. However, if the client has adrenal insufficiency, there may not be enough cortisol in the body to support the action of glucagon, which can render it less effective. Both hypertension and emphysema are unrelated to the action of glucagon. Parkinson's disease is a neurodegenerative disorder that affects the nervous system and has no direct effect on the action of glucagon.

The Nurse Administering a Dose of Glucagon to a Client