The nurse is caring for a patient who is receiving growth hormone. Which assessment will the nurse monitor daily?
a. Complete blood count
b. Height and weight
c. Renal function
d. Serum glucose
ANS: D
Growth hormone antagonizes insulin secretion, so serum glucose should be monitored.
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