A parent reports that his 7-year-old child is very short compared to his peers,and his teeth came in slowly when he was younger.After searching the Internet the parent is worried about growth hormone deficiency (GHD).Which response by the nurse is the most appropriate?
A) "GHD is the only cause of the symptoms you describe."
B) "Has your child ever had his thyroid evaluated?"
C) "I will refer your child to an endocrinologist right away."
D) "What did the dentist say about his teeth being delayed?"

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Although those manifestations do sound like GHD,they could also be indicative of hypothyroidism.The nurse asks if the child's thyroid function has ever been checked.The nurse cannot refer to an endocrinologist without a provider order.Asking about the dentist's opinion may be important,but it is not as specific for the problem as asking about thyroid function testing.

A Parent Reports That His 7-Year-Old Child Is Very Short