A pediatric dentist refers a child to an endocrinologist because of a concern about the child having so few teeth. Which laboratory testing does the nurse anticipate ordering for the child?
A.
24-hour urinalysis for cortisol
B.
Growth hormone stimulation test
C.
Serum testosterone
D.
Water deprivation test
ANS: B
Growth hormone stimulation testing is often done with insulin or arginine. If the substance used does not stimulate an appropriate amount of growth hormone release, the diagnosis can be made. Measurements of cortisol are done to test adrenal gland function. Testosterone tests are done for sex hormone testing. The water deprivation test is done for diabetes insipidus.
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