A Patient Presents to the Emergency Department with a Diastolic

question 14

Multiple Choice

A patient presents to the emergency department with a diastolic blood pressure of 132 mm Hg,retinopathy,and symptoms of an ischemic stroke.This symptomology is likely the result of

• A) arthrosclerosis.
• B) angina.
• C) myocardial infarction.
• D) hypertensive crisis.

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Definitions:

Crisis Intervention

A method of assistance provided immediately after a crisis to help individuals cope and recover from the traumatic event.

Perception

The process by which individuals interpret and organize sensory information to give meaning to their environment and experiences.

Acute Grief

Acute grief is the intense emotional and psychological pain experienced shortly after a significant loss, characterized by strong feelings of yearning, sadness, and longing.

Somatic Distress

Physical symptoms that arise from psychological factors, often experienced as bodily pain or discomfort without a clear medical cause.