When treating a patient with hypertensive crisis which finding is the initial goal of treatment?

1) • Severe elevations in blood pressure (> 180/120 mmHg) with the presence of acute or ongoing target organ damage.
• Requires immediate blood pressure lowering (not necessarily to normal ranges) to prevent or limit further target organ damage.

2)Accelerated, malignant, or perioperative hypertension in the absence of symptoms or new or progressive target organ damage.
• Short-term risk is not as high, so BP reduction is over several days, not immediate.

fyi: There is no "typical" presentation; hypertensive crises can present with symptoms ranging from headache, visual disturbances, neurological deficits, weakness, seizures, to
chest pain, dyspnea, and shortness of breath

What is the immediate goal during early treatment of a hypertensive emergency?

The goal of therapy for a hypertensive emergency is to lower the mean arterial pressure by no more than 25% within minutes to 1 hour and then stabilize BP at 160/100-110 mm Hg within the next 2 to 6 hours.

What should you do in a hypertensive crisis?

If you experience a severe increase in your blood pressure, seek immediate medical attention. Treatment for hypertensive crisis may include hospitalization for treatment with oral or intravenous medications.

What should a nurse do during hypertensive crisis?

Nursing Management.
Monitor blood pressure frequently. ... .
Administer antihypertensive medications as prescribed..
Have two large-bore IVs..
Provide oxygen f the saturations are low (less than 94%).
Limit fluid intake if the patient is in heart failure..
Assess ECG to ensure the patient is not having a heart attack..

What would be the initial treatment goal for malignant hypertension?

The goal of therapy is with these cases is to reduce BP within 24 hours, which can be achieved on an outpatient basis. For more information, see Hypertension.