The nurse is caring for a client who is diagnosed with pheochromocytoma. Which of the following is a side effect of this tumor?
A) Blindness
B) Seizures
C) Electrolyte imbalances
D) Extreme hypertension
D
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Pheochromocytoma is a tumor, usually benign, that originates in the adrenal medulla. A tumor of the adrenal medulla increases secretion of the hormones epinephrine and norepinephrine, which in turn causes extreme hypertension, tremor, headache, nausea and vomiting, dizziness, and increased urination.
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