ca-mccqe1 MCQ (SBA): Community-acquired pneumonia with sepsis

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A 72-year-old man presents with fever, productive cough with rusty sputum, pleuritic chest pain, and shortness of breath. He has confusion, respiratory rate 32/min, blood pressure 88/54 mm Hg, and oxygen saturation 89% on room air. Chest x-ray shows a right lower lobe consolidation. Which initial management is most appropriate?

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ca-mccqe1 MCQ: Community-acquired pneumonia with sepsis — Answer & Exp