33YOF presents @ ER w/complaint N/V, frontal HA, post dialys | Figure 1
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33YOF presents @ ER w/complaint N/V, frontal HA, post dialysis. Due to frequency of her complaints, told to sleep it off from clinic. Also a freq flyer at ER for post dialysis n/v HA migraine. At ER BP 260/130 HR 75, recheck vitals for error, 248/120 74. No deficits on neuro exam, no eye/vision deficiency nor pain with EOM, but developed photophobia. Intervened BP to 145-155/80-90. Disposition?
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