An 8-year-old child has been diagnosed with true pituitary dwarfism and is being treated with somatropin. In follow-up visits, the nurse will monitor for which expected outcome?
a. Increased growth
b. Decreased urinary output
c. Increased muscle strength
d. Increased height when the child reaches puberty
ANS: A
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