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Cardiac-Vascular Nursing Exam Prep I

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. The most important assessment that the nurse should carry out with regards to Jenny’s condition is:

Urine output
Blood pressure
Respiratory rate
Temperature

Explanation

Answer - B - Pheochromocytoma is a tumor of the adrenal medulla that causes an increase secretion of catecholamines that can elevate the blood pressure.

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