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A child is receiving somatropin for growth failure. During
follow-up visits, which data would the nurse monitor?
Select all that apply.
Blood glucose level for hypoglycemia
Serial changes in height and weight chart
Blood calcium levels for hypocalcemia
Presence of antirecombinant human growth hormone
(anti-rhGH) antibodies
Thyroid levels for hypothyroidism
,Side effects of therapy reported by family. - ANSWER-
Serial changes in height and weight chart
Presence of antirecombinant human growth hormone
(anti-rhGH) antibodies
Thyroid levels for hypothyroidism
Side effects of therapy reported by family.
In the pediatric clinic, a child is receiving growth hormone
(GH). The adolescent sibling asks about receiving the
same medication. He would like to play basketball but is
too short. How should the nurse respond?
, "We'll need to draw labs first to see if you need growth
hormones."
"That is a possibility, but you need to see the health care
provider."
"Growth hormones may not help your height and have
side effects."
"You have stopped growing and can't take growth
hormone." - ANSWER-"You have stopped growing and
can't take growth hormone."
The spouse of a patient receiving desmopressin calls the
clinic to report that her husband is not feeling well and is