A 79-year-old woman in hospital with pneumonia is noted to have a NEWS2 score of 7, based on tachypnoea, hypotension and new confusion. What is the mo...

Question

A 79-year-old woman in hospital with pneumonia is noted to have a NEWS2 score of 7, based on tachypnoea, hypotension and new confusion. What is the most appropriate action?

Accepted Answer

Urgent senior clinical review and escalation of care according to sepsis and deterioration protocols

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Continue routine 4-hourly observations with no escalation

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Reduce monitoring frequency to avoid disturbing the patient

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Wait until the NEWS2 score reaches 9 before escalating

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Discharge planning as she is close to baseline

uk-plab-1 MCQ (SBA): Deteriorating patient / NEWS2

A 79-year-old woman in hospital with pneumonia is noted to have a NEWS2 score of 7, based on tachypnoea, hypotension and new confusion. What is the most appropriate action?