The nurse is assisting with a growth hormone stimulation test for a child with short stature.What should the nurse monitor closely on this child during the test?
A) Hypotension
B) Tachycardia
C) Hypoglycemia
D) Nausea and vomiting

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Patients receiving clonidine (Catapres)for a growth hormone stimulation test require close blood pressure monitoring for hypotension.Tachycardia,hypoglycemia,and nausea and vomiting do not occur with Catapres administered for a growth hormone stimulation test.

The Nurse Is Assisting with a Growth Hormone Stimulation Test