A 72-year-old postoperative patient following hip replacement becomes tachycardic (HR 120/min), hypotensive (BP 85/50 mmHg) and confused. His NEWS2 sc...

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A 72-year-old postoperative patient following hip replacement becomes tachycardic (HR 120/min), hypotensive (BP 85/50 mmHg) and confused. His NEWS2 score is 8. What is the most appropriate immediate response?

Accepted Answer

Commence ABCDE assessment with high-flow oxygen, IV access and urgent senior review

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Increase oral fluids and recheck in 4 hours

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Order routine blood tests for the morning ward round

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Give a sedative for agitation and observe

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Discharge to the ward day room for mobilisation

uk-plab-1 MCQ (SBA): Deteriorating postoperative patient

A 72-year-old postoperative patient following hip replacement becomes tachycardic (HR 120/min), hypotensive (BP 85/50 mmHg) and confused. His NEWS2 score is 8. What is the most appropriate immediate response?