A patient has an adrenocortical adenoma causing hyperaldosteronism and is scheduled for laparoscopic surgery to remove the tumor. During care before surgery, the nurse should
A) monitor blood glucose level every 4 hours.
B) provide a potassium-restricted diet.
C) monitor the blood pressure every 4 hours.
D) relieve edema by elevating the extremities.
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