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The parents of an 11-year-old boy ask about growth ANS: C
hormone therapy for their child, who is shorter than his
10-year-old sister. The nurse will tell the parents that Growth hormone is given only when growth hormone deficiency is determined.
growth hormone It cannot be given orally. It antagonizes insulin secretion and thus can lead to the
development of diabetes mellitus. It cannot be given after the epiphyses are
a. does not affect other hormones when given. fused.
b. is available as an oral tablet to be taken once daily.
c. is given after tests prove that it is necessary.
d. may be given until the child's desired height is
reached.
The nurse is caring for a patient who is receiving growth ANS: D
hormone. Which assessment will the nurse monitor daily?
Growth hormone antagonizes insulin secretion, so serum glucose should be
a. Complete blood count monitored.
b. Height and weight
c. Renal function
d. Serum glucose
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