by kendimann

What are the things that should be reported to the physician right away?

Re: Report these to the physician ASAP!!

That's a loaded question that can have literally hundreds or more answers.

Basically we should communicate any change in patient condition, abnormal test restults, etc. to the MD that we observe.

Re: Report these to the physician ASAP!!

Things like: chest pain, any new pain, SOB, changes in VS like very low or very high HR or BP, fever, a patient who is suddenly not able to pee at all for no reason, an abdomen that suddenly feels firm and distended, if a patient is having a reaction to a medication, etc...Hope that helps. Anything that is abnormal and unusual for the patient and/or is life-threatening. When in doubt, it's better to call the physician than not. That's my motto anyways.