A child with chronic allergic symptoms uses an intranasal steroid for control of symptoms. At this child's annual well-child checkup, the NP should carefully review this child's:
a. urinalysis.
b. blood pressure.
c. height and weight.
d. liver function tests.
C
Intranasal corticosteroids can cause growth suppression in children. When using intranasal steroids in children, the lowest dosage should be used for the shortest period of time necessary, and growth should be routinely monitored. It is not necessary to evaluate urine, blood pressure, or liver function because of intranasal steroid use.
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