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A Child Who Is Small-For-Age Is to Receive Supplemental Injections

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A child who is small-for-age is to receive supplemental injections of growth hormone. The mother of the client asks, "Why does my child have to take these shots? I read in the paper that hormones are dangerous." Which response by the nurse is most appropriate?


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