问题
单项选择题
After teaching the mother about tests performed to monitor the success of the infant’s treatment for congenital hypothyroidism, the nurse would determine that the teaching was effective when the mother states that the child will need frequent blood tests and regular assessment of which of the following（）
A. Blood electrolyte levels.
B. Metabolic rate.
C. Muscular coordination.
D. Bone age.
答案
参考答案：D
解析：
A child with congenital hypothyroidism who is receiving thyroid replacement therapy should be regularly assessed for blood levels of thyroxine and triiodothyronine and also undergo frequent bone age surveys to ensure optimum growth. Results of bone age surveys would demonstrate growth, indicating that the medication was adequate and effective.