The nurse will plan to monitor a patient diagnosed with a pheochromocytoma for
a. flushing.
b. headache.
c. bradycardia.
d. hypoglycemia.
ANS: B
The classic clinical manifestations of pheochromocytoma are hypertension, tachycardia, severe headache, diaphoresis, and abdominal or chest pain. Elevated blood glucose may also occur because of sympathetic nervous system stimulation. Bradycardia and flushing would not be expected.
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