You are an EMT treating a 62-year-old female for a headache that was a sudden onset one hour ago. She describes the pain as the worst pain she has ever experienced and complains of nausea and dizziness. Her blood pressure is 190/100, pulse is 90 and bounding, respirations are normal, and her skin is warm and dry. Based on her signs and symptoms, what type of medical emergency is your patient most likely experiencing?
an aortic aneurysm
a migraine
a hypertensive emergency
meningitis
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