abdominal pain other

Question 1

which VS should be taken in patients with abdominal pain?

how should they be taken?

Answer 1

Orthostatic vital signs

Question 2

Orthostatic vital signs/

method?

Answer 2

VS taken

while pt is supine;

then repeated sitting up;

then again while standing.

Question 3

Orthostatic vital signs/

in which pt?

Answer 3

ID orthostatic hypotension;

in pt

w loss= vomiting; diarrhea w bleeding /

signs of loss or w syncope; dizziness or weakness

w other sx

:abdominal pain (Bowel obstruction=emergency);

w fever ( sepsis= emergency)