A Child Diagnosed with Hypopituitarism Is Being Started on Growth

question 8

Multiple Choice

A child diagnosed with hypopituitarism is being started on growth hormone (GH) therapy.Nursing considerations should be based on which information?

• A) Treatment is most successful if it is started during adolescence.
• B) Treatment is considered successful if children attain full stature by adulthood.
• C) Replacement therapy requires daily subcutaneous injections.
• D) Replacement therapy will be required throughout the child's lifetime.