A client comes in with persistently uncontrolled hypertension. The nurse informs the client's spouse that one of the consequences of prolonged raised blood pressure is a weakened area in the wall of the cerebral artery, located on the circle of Willis. Which condition fits the nurse's description?
A)Xanthelasma
B)Infarction
C)Berry aneurysm
D)Ischemia

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A berry aneurysm is a small sac-like bulge in a blood vessel in the brain, often located at the circle of Willis. It is caused by a weakened vessel wall and can be a consequence of chronic hypertension.

A Client Comes in with Persistently Uncontrolled Hypertension