The nurse is caring for a client with the condition characterized by paroxysmal or sustained hypertension. The nurse suspects this client is experiencing:
a. Addison's disease c. pheochromocytoma
b. Cushing's syndrome d. Simmonds' disease
C
Pheochromocytoma is a rare disease characterized by paroxysmal or sustained hypertension due to excessive secretion of epinephrine and norepinephrine. The excessive secretion of epinephrine and norepinephrine stimulates the sympathetic nervous system, leading to hypertension and tachycardia.
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