A 5-year-old child with a history of hypopituitarism presents with complaints of right hip and leg pain. Which prescribed medication for the diagnosis should the nurse identify as the cause for the current symptoms?
A) Daily growth hormone
B) Insulin before meals and bedtime
C) DDAVP (desmopressin) at bedtime
D) Cortisone injections

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Daily growth hormone can cause symptoms of hip and leg pain, especially if the child is growing rapidly. This may indicate a need for a dosage adjustment or close monitoring for side effects. Insulin and DDAVP do not typically cause these symptoms, and cortisone injections would be unlikely in a child with hypopituitarism.

A 5-Year-Old Child with a History of Hypopituitarism Presents with Complaints