____ is defined as an acute hypertensive episode without evidence of end-organ damage, even though the patient has risk factors to develop acute end-organ damage.

A. Hypertensive emergency
B. Hypertensive crisis
C. Hypertensive urgency
D. Antecedent hypertension


Answer: C

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