A child is in the clinic for follow-up after starting recombinant growth hormone for growth hormone deficiency.After obtaining the child's height,which assessment is the priority?
A) Blood pressure
B) Bowel function
C) Respiratory effort
D) Urinary osmolality

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One of the side effects of human growth hormone administration is hypertension.The nurse should assess the child's blood pressure.Bowel function,respiratory effort,and urine osmolality are not affected.

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