Background Information:

The patient is a 76 year old male with nausea for 1 week. His only home medication is Vasotec (enalapril). His physical exam is significant for signs of dehydration, a mid-abdominal mass and generalized weakness.

Step Four: Vitals

Vitals (blood pressure, pulse, temp, ...) are usually checked every shift (every 8 hours), but can be checked as frequent as every hour depending on the patients status.

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