Question

A 55-year-old man with suspected CAP and CURB‑65 score 0 asks if he can be treated at home. Which statement aligns with guideline-directed site-of-care decisions?

Accepted Answer

Outpatient management is reasonable for low severity without instability

Answer

All CAP requires hospital admission

Answer

ICU admission required if age >50

Answer

Admission required for any multilobar infiltrates regardless of stability

Answer

Home therapy is unsafe if CRP elevated

Practice question

A 55-year-old man with suspected CAP and CURB‑65 score 0 asks if he can be treated at home. Which statement aligns with guideline-directed site-of-care decisions?