What safety measure should the nurse use for the adult client who has growth hormone deficiency?
A. Avoid intramuscular medications.
B. Place the client in protective isolation.
C. Use a lift sheet to reposition the client.
D. Assist the client to move slowly from a sitting to a standing position.
C
In adults, growth hormone is necessary to maintain bone density and strength. Adults with growth hormone deficiency have thin, fragile bones.
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