Which of the following factors leads to electrolyte imbalance in a client with Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone (SIADH)?

Choice A rationale

Calcitonin is a hormone produced by the thyroid gland. Its primary function is to regulate calcium levels in the body, not blood glucose.

Choice B rationale

Insulin is a hormone produced by the pancreas. It allows cells in the body to take in glucose and use it for energy. However, insulin actually lowers blood glucose levels rather than increasing them.

Choice C rationale

Glucagon is a hormone also produced by the pancreas. It works to raise blood glucose levels by stimulating the liver to convert stored glycogen into glucose, which is then released into the bloodstream.

Choice D rationale

Parathyroid hormone is produced by the parathyroid glands. Its main role is to control calcium levels in the body, not to regulate blood glucose.

Choice C rationale

Insulin plays a crucial role in decreasing blood glucose levels by facilitating the movement of glucose into cells, thereby reducing blood glucose concentrations (nih.gov, n.d.).

Choice A rationale

Glucocorticoids, such as cortisol, generally increase blood glucose levels by promoting gluconeogenesis (nih.gov, n.d.).

Choice B rationale

Glucagon acts to increase blood glucose levels by stimulating the liver to release stored glucose (nih.gov, n.d.).

Choice D rationale

Calcitonin is involved in calcium regulation and has no direct effect on blood glucose levels (Healthline, 2022).