A client, newly admitted to the nursing unit, has a primary diagnosis of renal failure. When assessing the client, the nurse notes a blood pressure (BP) of 180/100. The nurse knows that this is what kind of hypertension?
A) Primary
B) Essential
C) Secondary
D) Malignant

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A BP of 180/100 is considered severely elevated and may indicate secondary hypertension, which is caused by an underlying condition such as renal failure. Primary or essential hypertension refers to sustained high BP without an identifiable cause, while malignant hypertension is a severe and rapidly progressive form of hypertension that can cause organ damage.

A Client, Newly Admitted to the Nursing Unit, Has a Primary