What type of risk refers to values and vital signs outside their normal range?

The concept of internal risk pertains to factors that originate from within the patient’s body, particularly physiological indicators like vital signs and values. When values such as heart rate, blood pressure, body temperature, or laboratory results fall outside the normal range, they signal potential health issues that arise internally. These deviations from normal physiological parameters can indicate underlying medical conditions or complications, thus representing significant internal risks to patient safety and wellbeing.

In contrast, external risks typically involve factors outside of an individual’s control, such as environmental hazards or societal influences. Similarly, environmental risks encompass elements like pollution or natural disasters, which do not directly relate to an individual's health status based on their physiological metrics. Finally, behavioral risks are related to an individual's actions and lifestyle choices that may adversely affect their health, but they are separate from the objective assessment of internal physiological values.