The nurse is caring for a child with diabetes who is being treated with somatropin (Humatrope). Upon review of the prescriber's orders, which of the following lab tests, if omitted, would most concern the nurse?
a. Serum glucose
b. Renal function
c. Electrolytes
d. Liver function
A
Growth hormone can significantly elevate the blood glucose level in patients with diabetes; ade-quate management of this patient requires close monitoring of the serum glucose.
A renal function test, electrolyte levels, and liver function tests are not indicated.
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A. abstract B. introduction C. footnotes D. discussion
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