The nurse is caring for a client with seizures, severely elevated blood pressure, and impaired mentation. The primary 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 might be the diagnosis of the client?
1. The client has a pineal tumor.
2. The client has pheochromocytoma.
3. The client has Cushing's syndrome.
4. The client has multiple endocrine neoplasia.
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
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A) the trunk muscles. B) abdominal strength. C) leg muscles and cardiovascular endurance. D) arm-shoulder girdle strength.
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)