Hypertension
Hypertension ( 42 Questions)
A nurse is assessing a client with hypertension. Which clinical manifestation should the nurse recognize as a possible consequence of hypertensive encephalopathy?
This option is incorrect. Increased appetite and weight gain are not typical manifestations of hypertensive encephalopathy.
Correct answer. Hypertensive encephalopathy is characterized by visual disturbances, severe headaches, and neurological symptoms resulting from uncontrolled hypertension and cerebral edema.
This option is incorrect. Pain and tingling in the extremities are not directly associated with hypertensive encephalopathy.
This option is incorrect. Reduced urine output and fatigue are more likely related to kidney damage and heart failure, respectively, rather than hypertensive encephalopathy.Questions
A) This option is incorrect. Increased appetite and weight gain are not typical manifestations of hypertensive encephalopathy.
B) Correct answer. Hypertensive encephalopathy is characterized by visual disturbances, severe headaches, and neurological symptoms resulting from uncontrolled hypertension and cerebral edema.
C) This option is incorrect. Pain and tingling in the extremities are not directly associated with hypertensive encephalopathy.
D) This option is incorrect. Reduced urine output and fatigue are more likely related to kidney damage and heart failure, respectively, rather than hypertensive encephalopathy.
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