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roselinechinyere27m

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on: Jun 25, 2018
The nurse will plan to monitor a patient diagnosed with a pheochromocytoma for
 
  a. flushing.
  b. headache.
  c. bradycardia.
  d. hypoglycemia.

Question 2

A 56-year-old female patient has an adrenocortical adenoma, causing hyperaldosteronism. The nurse providing care should
 
  a. monitor the blood pressure every 4 hours.
  b. elevate the patient's legs to relieve edema.
  c. monitor blood glucose level every 4 hours.
  d. order the patient a potassium-restricted diet.


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janieazgirl

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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
The classic clinical manifestations of pheochromocytoma are hypertension, tachycardia, severe headache, diaphoresis, and abdominal or chest pain. Elevated blood glucose may also occur because of sympathetic nervous system stimulation. Bradycardia and flushing would not be expected.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
Hypertension caused by sodium retention is a common complication of hyperaldosteronism. Hyperaldosteronism does not cause an elevation in blood glucose. The patient will be hypokalemic and require potassium supplementation before surgery. Edema does not usually occur with hyperaldosteronism.


roselinechinyere27m

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Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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