Which physiological systems should the nurse recognize are most at risk for a client in a hypertensive crisis? Select all that apply.
A. Cardiac
B. Respiratory
C. Integumentary
D. Gastrointestinal
E. Renal
Answer:
A. Cardiac
E. Renal
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