Author Question: An adult client is receiving treatment for a growth hormone deficiency. What effects of treatment ... (Read 83 times)

jman1234 · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

An adult client is receiving treatment for a growth hormone deficiency. What effects of treatment will the nurse expect to assess in the client?

Standard Text: Select all that apply.
1. Increased lean body mass
2. Decreased fat mass
3. Increased bone mineral density
4. Decreased lipid levels
5. Decreased insulin resistance

Question 2

The nurse is preparing to administer somatropin (Humatrope). In the process of planning care, the nurse is aware that the client is likely to experience what minor adverse effects?

1. Headache and joint ache
2. Nausea and vomiting
3. Diarrhea and increased flatus
4. Nasal congestion and flushing

jackie · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 1,2,3,4
Rationale 1: Treatment can result in increased lean body mass.
Rationale 2: Treatment can result in decreased fat mass.
Rationale 3: Treatment can result in increased bone mineral density.
Rationale 4: Treatment can result in decreased lipid levels.
Rationale 5: Decreased insulin resistance is not a result of treatment with growth hormone in an adult.
Global Rationale: Treatment can result in increased lean body mass, decreased fat mass, increased bond density, and decreased lipid levels. It does not result in decreased insulin resistance in adults.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 1
Rationale 1: Somatropin is a GH analog. Minor adverse effects associated with GH analogs include joint pain, headache, swelling of the hands and feet, increased blood pressure, and pain at the injection site.
Rationale 2: Nausea and vomiting are not minor adverse effects of Somatropin.
Rationale 3: Diarrhea and increased flatus are not adverse effects of Somatropin.
Rationale 4: Nasal congestion and flushing are not adverse effects of Somatropin.
Global Rationale: Somatropin is a GH analog. Minor side effects associated with GH analogs include joint pain, headache, swelling of the hands and feet, increased blood pressure, and pain at the injection site. Abdominal pain may occur, but diarrhea and increased flatus are not common effects. Nausea, vomiting, nasal congestion, and flushing are not common effects.