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A Client Is Admitted to the Intensive Care Unit with Suspected

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A client is admitted to the intensive care unit with suspected pheochromocytoma.  The client's vital signs are temperature of 99.6 F (37.5 C) , blood pressure (BP) of 200/110 mm Hg, heart rate of 110/min, and respirations of 20/min.  The client is sweating profusely and reports a severe headache.  Which prescription should the nurse implement first?


A) Draw labs to assess electrolyte panel
B) Give acetaminophen 650 mg by mouth as needed for headache
C) Place a fan in the client's room
D) Start nitroprusside infusion at 0.5 mcg/kg/min

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