PT assessment: A common finding in patients suspected of hypovolemia is orthostatic vital sign changes. A positive finding would show the following when going from supine to seated positions

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A common finding in patients suspected of hypovolemia is orthostatic vital sign changes. A positive finding would show the following when going from supine to seated positions

Krystal Pickard · Accepted Answer

BP decreasing 10-20 mmHg, HR increasing 10-20 bpm.

PT assessment

A common finding in patients suspected of hypovolemia is orthostatic vital sign changes. A positive finding would show the following when going from supine to seated positions

BP decreasing 10-20 mmHg, HR increasing 10-20 bpm.

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