A client is experiencing an increase in blood glucose levels. The nurse understands that which of the following hormones would be important in lowering the client's blood glucose level?
A) Insulin
B) Parathormone
C) Melatonin
D) Calcitonin

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Insulin is the hormone responsible for lowering blood glucose levels by promoting glucose uptake into cells for energy production and storage in the liver and muscle tissues. Parathormone, melatonin, and calcitonin do not have a significant role in regulating blood glucose levels.

A Client Is Experiencing an Increase in Blood Glucose Levels