Which safety measure does the nurse use for the adult client who has growth hormone deficien-cy?
a. Avoid intramuscular medications.
b. Place the client in protective isolation.
c. Use a lift sheet to reposition the client.
d. Assist the client to change positions slowly.
C
In adults, growth hormone is necessary to maintain bone density and strength. Adults with growth hormone deficiency have thin, fragile bones. Avoiding IM medications, using protective isolation, and assisting the client as he or she moves from sitting to standing will not serve as safety measures when the client is deficient in growth hormone.
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