Question

A 72-year-old woman in a care home with advanced dementia and poor oral intake develops pneumonia. After discussion, the multidisciplinary team and family agree that hospital admission and IV antibiotics would not be in her best interests. What is the most appropriate management plan?

Accepted Answer

Provide symptom control and comfort care in the care home with clear documentation

Answer

Admit her to hospital for full active treatment

Answer

Stop all medications and IV fluids without assessment

Answer

Transfer her to ICU for possible ventilation

Answer

Do nothing and re-assess in a week

Practice question

A 72-year-old woman in a care home with advanced dementia and poor oral intake develops pneumonia. After discussion, the multidisciplinary team and family agree that hospital admission and IV antibiotics would not be in her best interests. What is the most appropriate management plan?