Tachycardia causes (common)
Fever, pain, dehydration, anxiety, stimulants, shock.
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Nursing: Vital Signs Interpretation
What abnormal vitals often suggest (education, not diagnosis).
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Bradycardia causes (common)
Athletes, beta-blockers, hypothyroidism, increased ICP.
Hypertension urgency vs emergency
Emergency includes end-organ damage signs.
Hypotension concern
May indicate hypovolemia, sepsis, or shock.
Fever nursing priority
Assess cause, hydrate, monitor, treat per protocol.
SpO₂ low priority
Airway/breathing support and oxygen as ordered.
Pain reassessment
Reassess after intervention within expected timeframe.
Orthostatic hypotension
BP drop on standing; fall risk.
Pulse pressure
Difference between systolic and diastolic.
Capillary refill
Peripheral perfusion check; prolonged may mean poor perfusion.
GCS eye opening
Part of Glasgow Coma Scale assessment.
Daily weight
Key for fluid status in heart/renal patients.
I&O monitoring
Track intake and output for fluid balance.
Trend over single value
Patterns matter more than one isolated reading.