A nurse is caring for a client experiencing a hypertensive emergency. The nurse understands that if blood pressure is not lowered immediately, damage to which of the following can occur? Select all that apply
A) Heart
B) Kidneys
C) Gallbladder
D) Pancreas
E) Eyes
Ans: A, B, E
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A hypertensive emergency, if not recognized and treated quickly, can result in damage to target organs including the heart, kidneys, and eyes.
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