A 16-Year-Old Boy Who Is Taking Somatropin Comes into the Office

question 3

Multiple Choice

A 16-year-old boy who is taking somatropin comes into the office because he had an asthma attack during a race at school. Because of this new development, the nurse expects which intervention to occur next?

• A) He will need to stop participating in school physical education classes.
• B) The somatropin must be discontinued immediately.
• C) The somatropin dosage may be adjusted.
• D) His growth will be documented and monitored for changes.

Comprehend the concept of interprofessional communication within patient care teams.

Understand methods for providing constructive feedback to nursing assistants.

Recognize the importance of nurse empowerment and participatory management in nursing units.

Identify the roles and responsibilities of a nurse in case management.

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Definitions:

Substance Abuse

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Social Contexts

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Unstructured Interviews

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