When uncontrolled hypertension is prolonged, the nurse is aware that the patient is at risk for developing which of the following complications?
A) Renal failure
B) Right ventricular hypertrophy
C) Glaucoma
D) Anemia
Ans: A
Feedback: When uncontrolled hypertension is prolonged, it can result in renal failure, myocardial infarction, stroke, impaired vision, left ventricular hypertrophy, and cardiac failure. Glaucoma and anemia are not associated with hypertension.
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