Multiple Choice
A patient has been admitted for chronic renal failure. The patient has a history of noncompliance with medication and care. He begins to complain of a severe, throbbing headache in the back of his head and vomits 300 cc of emesis. He states that his vision has become blurry and he is becoming short of breath. What might be the cause of the sudden onset of symptoms?
A) Myocardial infarction
B) Acute respiratory distress syndrome
C) Cardiogenic Shock
D) Hypertensive crisis
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