A patient in hypertensive urgency is admitted to the hospital. The nurse should be aware of what goal of treatment for a patient in hypertensive urgency?
A) Normalizing BP within 2 hours
B) Obtaining a BP of less than 110/70 mm Hg within 36 hours
C) Obtaining a BP of less than 120/80 mm Hg within 36 hours
D) Normalizing BP within 24 to 48 hours
Ans: D
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In cases of hypertensive urgency, oral agents can be administered with the goal of normalizing BP within 24 to 48 hours. For patients with this health problem, a BP of ? 120/80 mm Hg may be unrealistic.
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