A 78-year-old female is found confused by carers at her residential home. She has a temperature of 38.9°C, heart rate of 112 bpm, blood pressure of 88...

Question

A 78-year-old female is found confused by carers at her residential home. She has a temperature of 38.9°C, heart rate of 112 bpm, blood pressure of 88/52 mmHg, respiratory rate of 24, and a blood glucose of 7.8 mmol/L. Using NEWS2 scoring, which observation is scored highest?

Accepted Answer

New confusion

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Temperature of 38.9°C

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Systolic blood pressure of 88 mmHg

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Respiratory rate of 24

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Heart rate of 112 bpm

uk-dipimc MCQ (SBA): Sepsis and NEWS2

A 78-year-old female is found confused by carers at her residential home. She has a temperature of 38.9°C, heart rate of 112 bpm, blood pressure of 88/52 mmHg, respiratory rate of 24, and a blood glucose of 7.8 mmol/L. Using NEWS2 scoring, which observation is scored highest?