Question

A 67-year-old man on a medical ward has a NEWS2 score of 7 (RR 26, SpO2 92% on air, BP 90/60 mmHg, HR 115, low urine output). He has suspected pneumonia. What is the most appropriate response to this NEWS2 score?

Accepted Answer

Trigger an urgent review by a senior clinician or critical care outreach team and consider escalation of care

Answer

Document the score and repeat observations in 6 hours

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Call the patient’s GP for advice

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Discharge the patient if he feels better

Answer

Ignore the score if blood tests are normal

Practice question

A 67-year-old man on a medical ward has a NEWS2 score of 7 (RR 26, SpO2 92% on air, BP 90/60 mmHg, HR 115, low urine output). He has suspected pneumonia. What is the most appropriate response to this NEWS2 score?