The nurse in an oncology clinic notes that the client being treated has hypertension. What tumor is a predisposing condition for secondary hypertension?
A) Pheochromocytoma
B) Wilm's tumor
C) Astrocytoma
D) Lymphoma

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Pheochromocytoma is a tumor of the adrenal gland that can produce excess amounts of catecholamines, leading to secondary hypertension. Wilm's tumor is a pediatric kidney tumor, astrocytoma is a tumor of the brain, and lymphoma is a cancer of the lymphatic system, none of which are commonly associated with secondary hypertension.

The Nurse in an Oncology Clinic Notes That the Client