The reasonYou are silent for a moment. You realize that you have misinterpreted urgency. A blood pressure of 165/95 mmHg, in the absence of symptoms of end-organ damage (such as chest pain, severe headache, or confusion), is not considered a hypertensive emergency. It did not require you to "hold off" on other critical medications. Besides, you caused a delay. The most effective treatment for Bell's Palsy is the early administration of corticosteroids, ideally within 72 hours of onset. Every hour of delay can reduce the potential for a full recovery. By prioritizing a non-emergent vital sign, you have delayed the single most important therapy for Mr. Budi's condition. |
Map: The Telemedicine Dilemma (1084)
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