A Child with Hypopituitarism Is Being Started on Growth Hormone

question 14

Multiple Choice

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

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

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