The nurse is caring for a client with hypertension who is diagnosed with a pheochromocytoma. Which of the following findings should the nurse monitor in the client?
A)Flushing
B)Headache
C)Bradycardia
D)Hypoglycemia

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The classic clinical manifestations of pheochromocytoma are hypertension, tachycardia, severe pounding 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.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Client with Hypertension Who