A nurse is discussing phentolamine (OraVerse) with a nursing student. Which statement by the student indicates the need for further teaching?
A) "Phentolamine can be used to block both epinephrine- and norepinephrine-mediated vasoconstriction."
B) "Phentolamine can be used to treat pheochromocytoma."
C) "Phentolamine is a competitive adrenergic agonist that acts selectively on alpha1 receptors."
D) "Side effects of phentolamine may include tachycardia and hypotension."
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