An adult client is receiving treatment for a growth hormone deficiency. What effects of treatment will the nurse expect to assess in the client?
Standard Text: Select all that apply.
1. Increased lean body mass
2. Decreased fat mass
3. Increased bone mineral density
4. Decreased lipid levels
5. Decreased insulin resistance
Correct Answer: 1,2,3,4
Rationale 1: Treatment can result in increased lean body mass.
Rationale 2: Treatment can result in decreased fat mass.
Rationale 3: Treatment can result in increased bone mineral density.
Rationale 4: Treatment can result in decreased lipid levels.
Rationale 5: Decreased insulin resistance is not a result of treatment with growth hormone in an adult.
Global Rationale: Treatment can result in increased lean body mass, decreased fat mass, increased bond density, and decreased lipid levels. It does not result in decreased insulin resistance in adults.
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