Scenario:A 55-year-old female with a history of hypertension…

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Scenаriо:A 55-yeаr-оld femаle with a histоry of hypertension presents with severe headache, tinnitus, nausea, and blurred vision. She reports she has not taken her prescribed antihypertensive medication for three days. Her symptoms started gradually but worsened over the past several hours.Phase: On SceneThe patient is alert but visibly uncomfortable, holding her head and complaining of ringing in her ears (tinnitus).Vital signs:Blood pressure: 210/120 mmHgHeart rate: 90 bpmRespiratory rate: 18 breaths/minSpO₂: 98% on room airWhat is the primary risk associated with hypertensive crisis?