A 5-year-old child with a history of hypopituitarism presents with complaints of right hip and leg pain.Which prescribed medication for the diagnosis should the nurse identify as the cause for the current symptoms?

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Daily growth hormone therapy can lead to side effects such as hip and leg pain, which may be indicative of slipped capital femoral epiphysis, a known complication in children receiving growth hormone treatment.

A 5-Year-Old Child with a History of Hypopituitarism Presents with Complaints