A patient is scheduled for a clonidine suppression test.For which clinical manifestations should the nurse assess this patient? Select all that apply.
A)Diaphoresis
B)Headache
C)Hypertension
D)Hypotension
E)Palpitations
F)Weight gain

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The clonidine suppression test is used to diagnose pheochromocytoma, a tumor of the adrenal gland that can cause excessive production of catecholamines, leading to symptoms such as diaphoresis (excessive sweating), headache, hypertension (high blood pressure), and palpitations (abnormal heartbeats).

A Patient Is Scheduled for a Clonidine Suppression Test