NCLEX-RN

Category - Reduction of Risk

A nurse is assessing a client admitted to the facility because of hypertensive crisis. Other than high blood pressure, what other manifestations would a client with this condition typically exhibit?
  1. Cyanotic skin
  2. Facial flushing and headache
  3. Mental confusion and mottled skin
  4. Cold extremities
Explanation
Answer: B - Facial flushing and headache are signs and symptoms associated with hypertensive crisis. These signs results from severe vasoconstriction. Cyanosis, mental confusion, cold, and mottled extremities are related to hypotension, shock and fluid volume deficit.
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