A patient asks the nurse what the doctor meant by the phrase, "hypertensive emergency." Which of the following explanations would the nurse provide?
A) "It's when the heart is failing to pump blood effectively."
B) "It means that you've had a small stroke."
C) "It refers to an episode of very high blood pressure."
D) "It means the heart has become hyperactive and is beating too fast."
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