A Nurse in an Endocrinologist's Office Is Planning to Teach

A nurse in an endocrinologist's office is planning to teach a mother whose small-for-age child is to receive supplemental injections of growth hormone.The mother asks the nurse, "Why does my child have to take these shots? I read in the paper that hormones are dangerous." Which response by the nurse is most appropriate?

A) "Your child's pituitary is not making enough of a hormone called GH.The injection is very safe."
B) "Your child's pituitary gland is not making enough growth hormone.This hormone makes bones and muscles grow to normal size.The shots can have some negative effects, but your child will be carefully monitored."
C) "There are some hormones that are dangerous, but the shot you child will receive is not one of them."
D) "Are you worried that your child will get hooked on drugs?"