The nurse is providing care for a 12-month-old patient who is experiencing poor weight gain. Physical assessment reveals an open anterior fontanel and open cranial sutures. To differentiate between a decrease in growth hormone and a congenital thyroid problem, which laboratory test does the nurse expect to be ordered?

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

TSH (Thyroid Stimulating Hormone) is the appropriate test to differentiate between a decrease in growth hormone and a congenital thyroid problem, as it directly assesses thyroid function, which is crucial for growth and development.

The Nurse Is Providing Care for a 12-Month-Old Patient Who