A 14-year-old male patient who plays football is admitted to the hospital. The nurse notes that the patient has short stature for his age according to a standard growth chart. The patient is muscular, has a deep voice, and needs to shave
The nurse notifies the provider of these findings. Which test will the nurse expect the provider to order?
a. Coagulation studies
b. Complete blood count (CBC) with differential
c. Liver function tests and serum cholesterol
d. Serum glucose and hemoglobin A1c
ANS: C
Adverse effects of androgen abuse can cause hepatotoxicity and an elevated serum cholesterol level, with a decrease in HDL cholesterol and an increase in LDL cholesterol. Blood coagulation is not affected. A CBC is not indicated. Serum glucose and hemoglobin A1c levels are not indicated.
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