A Patient with a Possible Pheochromocytoma Is Admitted to the Hospital

question 31

Multiple Choice

A patient with a possible pheochromocytoma is admitted to the hospital for evaluation and diagnostic testing. During an attack, the nurse will monitor for hypertension and

• A) hypoglycemia.
• B) bradycardia.
• C) headache.
• D) flushing.

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