A Patient Has an Adrenocortical Adenoma Causing Hyperaldosteronism and Is

question 32

Multiple Choice

A patient has an adrenocortical adenoma causing hyperaldosteronism and is scheduled for laparoscopic surgery to remove the tumor. During care before surgery, the nurse should

• A) monitor blood glucose level every 4 hours.
• B) provide a potassium-restricted diet.
• C) monitor the blood pressure every 4 hours.
• D) relieve edema by elevating the extremities.

Calculate and interpret the margin of safety.

Understand and apply the concept of operating leverage.

Evaluate the effects of sales mix changes on overall contribution margin ratio.

Develop an understanding of budgeted data to calculate break-even sales.

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