An adult client is receiving treatment for a growth hormone deficiency.What effects of treatment will the nurse expect to assess in the client?
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Treatment for growth hormone deficiency in adults typically results in increased lean body mass, decreased fat mass, increased bone mineral density, and decreased lipid levels. However, growth hormone can sometimes increase insulin resistance rather than decrease it.

An Adult Client Is Receiving Treatment for a Growth Hormone