An assessment of the patient with hypertensive crisis will most likely reveal:
A) diastolic > 100 mmHg.
B) systolic > 160 mm Hg.
C) diastolic > 120 mmHg.
D) systolic > 170 mm Hg.
C) diastolic > 120 mmHg.
Explanation: A) A hypertensive crisis is a relatively rare condition that occurs when systolic pressure exceeds 180 and/or diastolic pressure exceeds 120 mmHg. It was formerly called malignant hypertension or hypertensive emergency.
B) A hypertensive crisis is a relatively rare condition that occurs when systolic pressure exceeds 180 and/or diastolic pressure exceeds 120 mmHg. It was formerly called malignant hypertension or hypertensive emergency.
C) A hypertensive crisis is a relatively rare condition that occurs when systolic pressure exceeds 180 and/or diastolic pressure exceeds 120 mmHg. It was formerly called malignant hypertension or hypertensive emergency.
D) A hypertensive crisis is a relatively rare condition that occurs when systolic pressure exceeds 180 and/or diastolic pressure exceeds 120 mmHg. It was formerly called malignant hypertension or hypertensive emergency.
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