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A 72-year-old woman presents with community-acquired pneumonia and confusion. Her blood urea nitrogen is 9.5 mmol/L, respiratory rate is 30 breaths per minute, and blood pressure is 88/54 mm Hg. Oxygen saturation is 90 percent on room air. According to the CURB-65 score and Canadian site-of-care recommendations, what is the most appropriate disposition?

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