Question

A 71-year-old with CAP has RR 32/min, confusion, BUN 26 mg/dL, and multilobar infiltrates but no shock or ventilation. Which disposition is indicated?

Accepted Answer

ICU admission because severe CAP criteria are met

Answer

Outpatient treatment with oral antibiotics

Answer

Observation unit with oral therapy

Answer

General medical floor only

Answer

Home with close follow-up

Practice question

A 71-year-old with CAP has RR 32/min, confusion, BUN 26 mg/dL, and multilobar infiltrates but no shock or ventilation. Which disposition is indicated?