The clinic nurse reviews teaching provided to the parent of a child being considered for growth hormone replacement therapy at h
ome. Which statement by the parent indicates that teaching has been effective? 1. "Treatment will be considered a success when my child grows at a rate equal to peers." 2. "Treatment will be required throughout my child's life." 3. "Treatment will begin when my child becomes an adolescent." 4. "Treatment will require a daily injection under my child's skin."
Answer: the correct answer is 4. "Treatment will require a daily injection under my child's skin."
Explanation: this particular treatment requires daily injections under a child's skin so parents show their awareness by stating that the treatment implies that.