The client is being treated with growth hormone. During treatment, the nurse monitors the client closely for evidence of:
a. diabetes mellitus.
b. gastrointestinal distress.
c. hypotension.
d. dwarfism.
ANS: A
Growth hormone antagonizes insulin secretion and thus can lead to the development of diabetes mellitus.
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A nurse is presenting an educational session regarding the psychosocial development to a group of middle-aged adults.. According to Erikson's theory, what activity would best meet the needs of this stage?
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