Question

A 75-year-old woman admitted with pneumonia has a NEWS2 score of 6 on the ward. Which of the following best describes the recommended response to this score?

Accepted Answer

Urgent review by a clinician competent in acute care and consideration of higher level care

Answer

Routine observation every 8 hours

Answer

Nurse-led review only with no escalation

Answer

Discharge planning for the next day

Answer

No action required if the patient feels well

Practice question

A 75-year-old woman admitted with pneumonia has a NEWS2 score of 6 on the ward. Which of the following best describes the recommended response to this score?