Practice question

Answer the question and get instant feedback.

MediumRespiratoryCommunity-acquired pneumonia severity assessmentca-mccqe1ca-ccfpca-rcpsc-im

A 69-year-old man presents with fever, productive cough and pleuritic chest pain. His respiratory rate is 26 breaths/min, blood pressure 110/68 mmHg, oxygen saturation 93% on room air, urea 8.0 mmol/L and he is alert. Chest X-ray shows right lower lobe consolidation. What is the most appropriate disposition based on severity assessment?

Educational content. Not a substitute for clinical judgement or local policy.