title: The syndrome of primary aldosteronism: a case study.
abstract: Primary aldosteronism is a rare, curable cause of secondary hypertension. This case study describes the syndrome of primary aldosteronism and includes a description of the nursing assessment, diagnostic tests, medical management, nursing management, and the teaching plan of an actual client.
authors.forename: C K
authors.initials: CK
authors.lastname: Giefer
authors.forename: V L
authors.initials: VL
authors.lastname: Cassmeyer
mesh_terms: D000315:Adrenalectomy / Q000451:nursing; D006801:Humans; D006929:Hyperaldosteronism / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D010353:Patient Education as Topic