The Nurse Is Caring for a Client with Seizures, Severely

question 3

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a client with seizures, severely elevated blood pressure, and impaired mentation. The 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 is 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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