A 64-year-old man with CAP being treated in the community asks about red flags for deterioration. Which statement is correct?...

Question

A 64-year-old man with CAP being treated in the community asks about red flags for deterioration. Which statement is correct?

Accepted Answer

Increasing breathlessness or confusion warrants urgent hospital assessment

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If confusion develops, continue oral antibiotics only

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Haemoptysis is not concerning in CAP

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Oxygen saturation 93% is always safe

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Pleuritic chest pain alone mandates hospital admission

mrcgp akt MCQ (SBA): Community-Acquired Pneumonia