When administering glucagon to a patient, it is important to remember that:
A) glucagon can be administered only intravenously.
B) it is effective only in patients with elevated blood glucose levels.
C) glucagon will stimulate glycogenesis in a hypoglycemic patient.
D) it increases the rate of gluconeogenesis.
D
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