102. A patient with a history of long-standing hypertension develops hypertensive urgency/emergency. What is the critical clinical urgency in managing this condition?
A.
To lower blood pressure slowly over days.
B.
To reduce blood pressure promptly but carefully to prevent end-organ damage.
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C.
To administer oral diuretics only.
D.
To observe without intervention.
📖 Additional Information
To lower blood pressure slowly over days.
To reduce blood pressure promptly but carefully to prevent end-organ damage.
