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.

Understand the historical origins and philosophical foundation of the 12-Step philosophy.

Identify the key concepts and thematic sections within the 12 Steps as identified by scholarly research.

Differentiate between the various 12-Step programs available for different groups (e.g., families, children of addicted individuals).

Recognize the role of character defects, psychopathology, and illness in the context of the 12-Step philosophy.

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Definitions:

Carpal Tunnel

A narrow passageway in the wrist bounded by bones and a ligament, which can be compressed in carpal tunnel syndrome, affecting nerve function.

Median

A statistical measure representing the middle value in a data set, where half the numbers are greater and half are less.

Ulnar

Pertaining to the ulna, one of the two long bones in the forearm, or relating to structures adjacent to it.

Median

refers to the middle value in a set of data when arranged in ascending or descending order, or a dividing line or plane in the body.