A 74-year-old woman in a residential aged care facility develops fever, tachycardia and confusion. BP is 90/55 mmHg and lactate is elevated. According...

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A 74-year-old woman in a residential aged care facility develops fever, tachycardia and confusion. BP is 90/55 mmHg and lactate is elevated. According to the Silver Book infection and sepsis chapter, which statement is most appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Early recognition and prompt sepsis management including fluids and antibiotics are critical

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Sepsis is rare in older adults

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Sepsis in older adults has low mortality and can be managed conservatively

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Hypotension in older adults should not be treated aggressively

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Confusion is unlikely to be a sign of sepsis

au-amc MCQ (SBA): Sepsis in older adults

A 74-year-old woman in a residential aged care facility develops fever, tachycardia and confusion. BP is 90/55 mmHg and lactate is elevated. According to the Silver Book infection and sepsis chapter, which statement is most appropriate?