A patient who has been on somatropin (Humatrope) has been hospitalized for an acute asthma exacerbation, and is receiving intravenous doses of glucocorticoids. The nurse recognizes that which effect may occur if these drugs are given together?

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Reduced growth effects may occur if somatropin is given with glucocorticoid. However, in this situation, the benefits of the glucocorticoid outweighs the risk. The other options are not correct.

A Patient Who Has Been on Somatropin (Humatrope) Has Been