Question

A 72-year-old in the ED has hypotension, RR 28, suspected UTI, lactate 4.2 mmol/L. According to NICE, which action is priority within 1 hour?

Accepted Answer

Start IV broad-spectrum antibiotics

Answer

Obtain CT abdomen

Answer

Begin low-dose steroids

Answer

Start insulin sliding scale

Answer

Transfer to ward first

Practice question

A 72-year-old in the ED has hypotension, RR 28, suspected UTI, lactate 4.2 mmol/L. According to NICE, which action is priority within 1 hour?