The Nurse Is Monitoring a Patient with a Hypertensive Urgency

question 15

Multiple Choice

The nurse is monitoring a patient with a hypertensive urgency.Which manifestation should the nurse expect to find?

• A) Muscle weakness
• B) Urinary retention
• C) Severe headaches
• D) Irregular heartbeats

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