An 87-year-old woman is medically stable after treatment for pneumonia but is weaker, mildly confused at night and cannot manage stairs. She lived

Question

An 87-year-old woman is medically stable after treatment for pneumonia but is weaker, mildly confused at night and cannot manage stairs. She lived alone and was independent with a stick before admission. What is the most appropriate management?

Accepted Answer

Comprehensive geriatric assessment with multidisciplinary discharge planning

Answer

Move permanently to a nursing home without rehabilitation

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Stop physiotherapy until cognition is perfect

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Arrange outpatient CT chest as the main discharge plan

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Discharge immediately because infection has resolved

Comprehensive geriatric assessment — DGM MCQ

An 87-year-old woman is medically stable after treatment for pneumonia but is weaker, mildly confused at night and cannot manage stairs. She lived alone and was independent with a stick before admission. What is the most appropriate management?