Stable vs Unstable: Priority Discrimination
Recognizing unstable patients vs stable ones on NCLEX.
Unstable patients are first. Unstable means changing in a concerning direction.
Signs of unstable
New abnormal vitals (especially BP, HR, RR). New abnormal mental status. Acute pain. New bleeding.
Signs of stable
Vitals at baseline. No new symptoms. Expected course for diagnosis.
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