When assessing for therapeutic effects of mitotane in a patient with adrenocortical carcinoma, the nurse should expect to identify
A) a decrease in agitation.
B) an audible S3.
C) a decrease in blood pressure.
D) a decrease in urine output.
C
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A decrease in blood pressure is an expected therapeutic effect of mitotane. An audible S3 is not expected. Mitotane does not address agitation or high urine output.
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