When Caring for a Patient Who Has an Adrenocortical Adenoma

question 11

Multiple Choice

When caring for a patient who has an adrenocortical adenoma, causing hyperaldosteronism, the nurse should

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

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