The nurse is working with a child who has growth hormone deficiency and who will most likely have a diagnosis of delayed growth and development related to inadequate growth hormone secretion. Which of the following nursing diagnoses is the most likely additional diagnosis for this child?

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Disturbed body image related to short stature is the most likely additional diagnosis because children with growth hormone deficiency often experience feelings of inadequacy or self-consciousness about their height compared to peers, which can impact their body image.

The Nurse Is Working with a Child Who Has Growth