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Reasons for admission when unable to discharge same day.
| Reason for admission | Number of times reason was implicated |
|---|---|
| Orthostatic hypotension | 8 |
| Patient decision | 5 |
| Urinary retention | 4 |
| Nausea | 4 |
| Leg buckling | 3 |
| Pain | 3 |
| Bilateral leg weakness | 2 |
| Foot drop | 2 |
| Chest pain | 1 |
| Pain pump not available | 1 |
Some patients stayed for more than one reason.
