During assessment of a client diagnosed with pheochromocytoma, the nurse auscultates a blood pressure of 210/110 mm Hg. What is the nurse's best action?
a. To ask the client to lie down and rest
b. To assess the client?s dietary intake of sodium and fluid
c. To administer phentolamine (Regitine)
d. To administer nitroprusside (Nipride)
Answer: c. To administer phentolamine (Regitine)
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Answer the following questions by supplying either the medical abbreviation or the interpretation of the medical abbreviation
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