What is the most appropriate nursing action for an anxious and tremulous patient with pheochromocytoma before surgery?
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Correct answer: Monitor blood pressure and ensure alpha blockade
Pre-operative management of pheochromocytoma includes achieving stable blood pressure with alpha blockade; frequent monitoring is vital to prevent hypertensive crisis.
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