The Nurse Is Caring for a Client with Seizures, Severely

question 5

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a client with seizures, severely elevated blood pressure, and impaired mentation. The primary health-care provider suspects the client's condition is an endocrine disorder. A 24-hour urinalysis report shows an excess amount of catecholamine metabolites. What might be the diagnosis of the client?

• A) The client has a pineal tumor.
• B) The client has pheochromocytoma.
• C) The client has Cushing's syndrome.
• D) The client has multiple endocrine neoplasia.

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Definitions:

Bad Debts

Money owed to a company that is unlikely to be paid by the debtor, considered as a loss to the company.

Uncollectible Accounts

Accounts receivable that have been deemed uncollectable from debtors, similar to bad debts but often considered as a specific stage in the collections process.

Pending Job

A task or project that has been initiated but is not yet completed or ready for execution.

Sales Receipt

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