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A patient is POSITIVE for orthostatic hypotension if:
If your patient has orthostatic hypotension, advise them to change positions slowly, and dangle their legs for a few minutes before standing.
Incidence vs. Prevalence:
Incidence is the number of NEW cases of disease/injury in a population during a period of time.
Prevalence is the number of ALL cases (new and pre-existing) of disease/injury in a population during a period of time
A negative nitrogen balance indicates insufficient PROTEIN intake (due to illness, malnutrition, or aging).
It means the patient is using protein faster than it is being synthesized.
