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1. Purpose and clinical relevance

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4. Abnormal findings — the necessity chain

Finding → severity → comparison → risk → intervention → notification (provider + representative) → orders → response → reassessment.

Model abnormal 1

Recurrent GI bleeding: a new melenic stool with mild tachycardia (HR 104) and lightheadedness on standing, in a resident recovering from an upper-GI bleed and on an anticoagulant — concerning for re-bleeding. Vital signs and orthostatics obtained, the anticoagulant held per parameters pending review, SBAR to the provider, orders for labs and evaluation received, and the responsible party notified; the resident monitored for hemodynamic change. Will reassess vitals and stools; supports the Section I/N update. Skilled recognition and monitoring required. (Anticoagulation management routes to the Anticoagulation overlay.)

Model abnormal 2

Suspected obstruction / severe symptoms: new abdominal distension with firmness, absent bowel sounds, vomiting, and no bowel movement for several days — concerning for a bowel obstruction. Held oral intake, provider notified, an abdominal film and evaluation ordered, the abdomen and vital signs reassessed, and the resident monitored for peritoneal signs; supports the Section update. Skilled assessment and escalation required.

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