A nurse is caring for a child with growth hormone deficiency.Which assessment finding would be most characteristic of this disorder?

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Decreased muscle mass is a common finding in children with growth hormone deficiency, as growth hormone plays a role in promoting muscle growth and development. The absence of abdominal fat, mature facial features, and accelerated skeletal maturation are not necessarily characteristic of this disorder.

A Nurse Is Caring for a Child with Growth Hormone