A nurse is explaining growth hormone deficiency to parents of a ...

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A nurse is explaining growth hormone deficiency to parents of a child admitted to rule out this problem. Which metabolic alteration that is related to growth hormone deficiency should the nurse explain to the parent?
 
  a. Hypocalcemia
  b. Hypoglycemia
  c. Diabetes insipidus.
  d. Hyperglycemia

Question 2

During a home visit, the nurse determines that a family is functioning in a healthy manner. Which behavior did the nurse observe to make this determination?
 
  A) A mother is angry that the father never helps with housework.
  B) A brother is so jealous of his new sister that he hides her clothes.
  C) A father wishes the family was able to spend more time together.
  D) A mother states she has grown up since giving birth to her children.

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Answer to Question 1

B
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A Symptoms of hypocalcemia are associated with hypoparathyroidism.
B Growth hormone helps maintain blood sugar at normal levels.
C Diabetes insipidus is a disorder of the posterior pituitary. Growth hormone is
produced by the anterior pituitary.
D Hyperglycemia results from an insufficiency of insulin, which is produced by the
beta cells in the islets of Langerhans in the pancreas.

Answer to Question 2

D
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A family that is supportive of all family members and provides an environment conducive to each member's continued growth and development is more likely to be able to manage home care. The mother's statement about growing up after giving birth demonstrates growth. The mother that is angry because of no help with housework is demonstrating unrealistic expectations of family members. A brother that hides clothes is not successfully dealing with the stresses within the family. The father wishing the family had more time together might be overwhelmed with the home situation.