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

question 18

Multiple Choice

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?

• A)"There are some hormones that are dangerous,but the shot your child will receive is not one of them."
• B)"Are you worried that your child will get hooked on drugs?"
• C)"Your child's pituitary gland is not making enough growth hormone.This hormone makes bones and muscles grow to normal size.The shots are safe."
• D)"Your child's parathyroid glands are not making enough of a hormone called GH.The injection is very safe."

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Definitions:

Foramen

An opening or hole in a bone or between body cavities that allows the passage of nerves or blood vessels.

Medullary Cavity

The central cavity of bone shafts where red bone marrow and/or yellow bone marrow (fat) is stored.

Bone-Forming Cells

Cells known as osteoblasts that are responsible for the synthesis and mineralization of bone during both initial bone formation and later bone remodeling.

Ossification

The process of bone growth.