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Endocrine Management

A nurse is documenting nursing diagnoses for a client with elevated growth hormone (GH) levels. Which nursing diagnosis is least likely to be included in the client’s plan of care?

ExplanationGH excess causes overgrowth of the bones and soft tissues, resulting in a disturbance in body image. GH excess antagonizes the action of insulin causing hyperglycemia. Thus manifestations of diabetes mellitus occur: polyuria, polydipsia, and polyphagia. Sleep apnea occurs from upper airway narrowing and obstruction from increased amounts of pharyngeal tissue. Enlargement of the tongue may also result in speech difficulties.