The parents of a 16-year-old boy who plays football want their child to receive growth hormone to improve muscle strength. What will the nurse tell the parents?
a. "Growth hormone may be used to improve strength in young athletes."
b. "If the epiphyses are not fused, growth hormone may be an option."
c. "Small doses of growth hormone may be used indefinitely for this purpose."
d. "Using growth hormone to build muscle mass is not recommended."
ANS: D
Athletes should be advised not to take growth hormone to build muscle because of its effects on blood sugar and other side effects.
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