A 3 year old child presents with weight loss, irritability,…

A 3 year old child presents with weight loss, irritability, and chest discomfort and is found to be febrile and tachycardic. A 24 hour urine test reveals high levels of catecholamines, and a retroperitoneal ultrasound reveals this type of tumor that impacts the sympathetic nervous system and is often found in the adrenal medulla.

During an assessment of an elderly client, the nurse notes a…

During an assessment of an elderly client, the nurse notes an increase in pulse and respiration rates, and notes that the client has warm skin. The nurse also notes a decrease in the client’s blood pressure. The nurse recognizes that what medical diagnosis may be responsible?