Free BCEN Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) Practice Question

Although hypertension is a significant health issue, an isolated elevated blood pressure reading in a patient without symptoms typically does not require immediate emergency intervention. Emergency interventions are generally reserved for cases of hypertensive emergencies, where there is evidence of acute target organ damage (e.g., heart, kidneys, brain). This concept emphasizes the need to assess the overall clinical context, not just the blood pressure reading itself.