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ModerateEmergencyDeteriorating patient – NEWS2uk-plab-1

A 72-year-old man in hospital for pneumonia has a NEWS2 score of 6 (RR 28/min, SpO2 91% on air, BP 92/60 mmHg, pulse 118/min, temperature 38.6°C). According to NEWS2 guidance, what is the most appropriate response?

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