The client is very distraught that her son is of very short stature. What is the best plan by the nurse?
A) Tell the client that treatment with growth hormone might help, and refer her to an endocrinologist.
B) Tell the client that treatment with growth hormone might result in acromegaly.
C) Tell the client that treatment with growth hormone can add six inches of height to her son.
D) Tell the client that treatment for short stature is too expensive for many to afford.
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