A child with hypopituitarism is being started on growth hormone (GH) therapy. Nursing considerations should be based on which knowledge?
A) Treatment is most successful if it is started during adolescence.
B) Treatment is considered successful if children attain full stature by adulthood.
C) Replacement therapy requires daily subcutaneous injections.
D) Replacement therapy will be required throughout the child's lifetime.

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Additional support is required for children who require hormone replacement therapy, such as preparation for daily subcutaneous injections and education for self-management during the school-age years. Young children, obese children, and those who are severely GH deficient have the best response to therapy. When therapy is successful, children can attain their actual or near-final adult height at a slower rate than their peers. Replacement therapy is not needed after attaining final height. They are no longer GH deficient.

A Child with Hypopituitarism Is Being Started on Growth Hormone