The nurse is reviewing the records of a child being treated for a short stature. Which prescription should the nurse anticipate the child is receiving?

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The nurse is reviewing the records of a child being treated for a short stature. Which prescription should the nurse anticipate the child is receiving?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Somatotropin is a growth hormone used to treat short stature due to growth hormone deficiency.

Question 2 of 4

Which should the nurse be most concerned about during the treatment of a client experiencing a thyroid storm?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Shivering in thyroid storm may indicate worsening fever or instability, a critical concern.

Question 3 of 4

The nurse monitors for which clinical manifestation in the patient diagnosed with hyperthyroidism?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Insomnia is a clinical manifestation the nurse anticipates when assessing the patient who is diagnosed with hyperthyroidism, due to the hypermetabolic state increasing alertness and energy.

Question 4 of 4

A patient is diagnosed with secondary hyperparathyroidism. Which additional health problem does the nurse assess for in this patient's history?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Secondary hyperparathyroidism is most often observed in patients with chronic renal failure or chronic calcium malabsorption, as the kidneys fail to activate vitamin D, leading to increased PTH secretion.

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