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EasyEmergencyDeteriorating patient – NEWS2 escalationuk-plab-1

A 68-year-old woman admitted with pneumonia has the following observations: respiratory rate 30, oxygen saturations 90 percent on air, blood pressure 88/60 mmHg, pulse 120, temperature 38.5 degrees Celsius and new confusion. Her NEWS2 score is calculated as 10. What is the most appropriate response?

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