A patient brought to the ER is unconscious and is suspected of experiencing hypoglycemia. The hyperglycemic, glucagon is delivered IM to counteract this condition. What does the nurse understand to be the pharmacologic action of this drug?

Slows down gastric emptying to concentrate glucose in the bloodstream

Releases glycogen from the liver and muscles to be converted into glucose in the bloodstream.

Converts fats into triglycerides for ready conversion into glucose in the bloodstream.

Releases glucose from the small intestine into the bloodstream