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CMSRN Medical-Surgical Nursing

Category - Endocrine

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Situation: Jenny, 43 years old, has consulted her family physician because she has been experiencing chest pains, intolerance to heat, nervousness, dizziness, frequent headaches, and palpitations during the past three months. The doctor diagnosed her with pheochromocytoma. Jenny asked the nurse what her condition is all about. The nurse explains that:
  1. It is caused by a benign tumor in the adrenal gland.
  2. Her signs and symptoms are primarily caused by thyroid gland hyperactivity.
  3. She has excess hormones.
  4. Her adrenal gland is producing an insufficient amount of hormones.
Explanation
Answer - A - Pheochromocytoma is an endocrine disorder, affecting mostly females between 40 to 50 years old, caused by a benign adrenal tumor that secretes excessive catecholamines, which results in an increased metabolism and hypertensive crisis.
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