Question 203 · LEK · Pneumonia
To assess, in an outpatient care setting, the severity of community-acquired pneumonia (CRB-65 scale), the parameters specified below are used, except for:
- A. confusion.
- B. blood urea ≥ 7 mmol/l.
- C. respiratory rate ≥ 30/min.
- D. systolic blood pressure < 90 mmHg and diastolic blood pressure < 60 mmHg.
- E. age ≥ 65 years.
Hint
One letter disappears from the score's name when it is used outside hospital; which parameter does it stand for?
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