The nurse is caring for a client with the condition characterized ...

[jman1234]

The nurse is caring for a client with the condition characterized by paroxysmal or sustained hypertension. The nurse suspects this client is experiencing:
 
  a. Addison's disease c. pheochromocytoma
  b. Cushing's syndrome d. Simmonds' disease

Question 2

A nurse needs to restrain a client who may be harmful to himself. Which of the following is the priority nursing action when applying restraints?
 
  A) Take a physician's order for restraining.
  B) Administer chemical restraints.
  C) Put padding below the restraint.
  D) Reassess the client's condition regularly.

[cici]

Answer to Question 1

C
Pheochromocytoma is a rare disease characterized by paroxysmal or sustained hypertension due to excessive secretion of epinephrine and norepinephrine. The excessive secretion of epinephrine and norepinephrine stimulates the sympathetic nervous system, leading to hypertension and tachycardia.

Answer to Question 2

A
Feedback:
The nurse should get a physician's order for using restraints on the client. Administering chemical restraints without a physician's order is illegal. Putting a pad below the restraint is important, but only after getting an order from the physician. Reassessing the client's condition is important during a restraint, but only after medical orders.