A five-year-old with a history of being treated for hypopituitarism comes to the physician with complaints of right hip and leg pain. The nurse understands that this symptom might be related to which medication that is used to treat hypopituitarism?
A)Daily growth hormone
B)Insulin before meals and bedtime
C)DDAVP (desmopressin acetate) at HS
D)Cortisone injections

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Growth hormone therapy can increase the risk of hip and leg pain in children because it can cause a condition called avascular necrosis, which is the death of bone tissue due to a lack of blood supply. This can lead to pain and stiffness in the surrounding joints, particularly the hip. Insulin, DDAVP, and cortisone injections are not typically associated with hip and leg pain.

A Five-Year-Old with a History of Being Treated for Hypopituitarism