Which of the following should be included in the nurse's preadministration assessment of a client about to receive somatropin (Nutropin)? Select all that apply
A) Height
B) Weight
C) Blood pressure
D) Pulse
E) Respiratory rate
Ans: A, B, C, D, E
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Blood pressure, pulse, respiratory rate, temperature, height, and weight should be included in the nurse's preadministration assessment of a client about to receive somatropin (Nutropin).
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