The nurse explains to the parents of an obese child with congenital leptin deficiency that treatment includes:
A) subcutaneous injections of recombinant leptin.
B) oral doses of recombinant leptin.
C) subcutaneous long-acting insulin.
D) oral hypoglycemic agents.
A) subcutaneous injections of recombinant leptin.
Explanation: A) People with congenital leptin deficiency can be successfully treated with subcutaneous injections of recombinant leptin.
B) People with congenital leptin deficiency can be successfully treated with subcutaneous injections of recombinant leptin.
C) People with congenital leptin deficiency can be successfully treated with subcutaneous injections of recombinant leptin.
D) People with congenital leptin deficiency can be successfully treated with subcutaneous injections of recombinant leptin.
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