A Child with Hypopituitarism Is Being Started on Growth Hormone

A child with hypopituitarism is being started on growth hormone (GH) therapy. Nursing considerations should be based on which knowledge?

A) Treatment is most successful if it is started during adolescence.
B) Treatment is considered successful if children attain full stature by adulthood.
C) Replacement therapy requires daily subcutaneous injections.
D) Replacement therapy will be required throughout the child's lifetime.

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