A hypertensive crisis is considered to be a true emergency when:

A. the diastolic blood pressure exceeds 100 mm Hg.
B. the patient is noncompliant with his or her medication.
C. signs of central nervous system dysfunction are present.
D. the patient has a concomitant history of epileptic seizures.

Ans: C. signs of central nervous system dysfunction are present.

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