The patient with hypertension comes to the ER and is experiencing nausea and vomiting and is restless and confused. His vital signs are BP 220/130, P 120, R 24
Based on these as-sessments, the nurse would conclude that the patient is experiencing: 1. hypertension crisis from cessation of drug.
2. stroke from increased blood pressure.
3. adverse drug reaction.
4. onset of diabetes.
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Patients with hypertensive crisis usually present with nausea and vomiting, headache, and elevated vital signs because of abrupt cessation of the hypertensive drug.
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