A 5-year-old child with a history of hypopituitarism presents with complaints of right hip and leg pain. Which prescribed medication for the diagnosis should the nurse identify as the cause for the current symptoms?
1. Daily growth hormone
2. Insulin before meals and bedtime
3. DDAVP (desmopressin) at bedtime
4. Cortisone injections
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Explanation:
1. Growth hormone injections and hypopituitarism have been associated with slipped capital femoral epiphysis, which manifests with complaints of hip or knee pain.
2. Insulin is not used to treat hypopituitarism.
3. DDAVP reduces urinary output. It does not cause slipped capital femoral epiphysis.
4. Cortisone is not used for hypopituitarism.
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