A 16-year-old boy who is taking somatropin
comes into the office because he had an asthma attack during a race at school. Because of this new development, the nurse expects which intervention to occur next?
a. He will need to stop participating in school physical education classes.
b. The somatropin must be discontinued immediately.
c. The somatropin dosage may be adjusted.
d. His growth will be documented and monitored for changes.
ANS: C
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