A child is in the clinic for follow-up after starting recombinant growth hormone for growth hormone deficiency. After obtaining the child's height, which assessment is the priority?
A.
Blood pressure
B.
Bowel function
C.
Respiratory effort
D.
Urinary osmolality
ANS: A
One of the side effects of human growth hormone administration is hypertension. The nurse should assess the child's blood pressure. Bowel function, respiratory effort, and urine osmolality are not affected.
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