Your patient is extremely hypertensive with a diastolic reading of over 130 mmHg. He complains of a severe headache, vomiting, and dizziness. You should suspect:

A) noncardiogenic pulmonary edema.
B) hypertensive encephalopathy.
C) dissecting aortic aneurysm.
D) spinal meningitis.

Answer: B

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