The Child with Endocrine Dysfunction

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 childs lifetime.

D. Treatment is considered successful if children attain full stature by adolescence.

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