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