An 80-year-old woman is brought to the emergency department from home by her family. She has mild hypertension controlled with an angiotensin-receptor blocker, no allergies, and was last seen the previous day when she seemed lethargic.
Her arrival observations are shown below.
| Observation |
Result |
| BP |
80/50 mmHg |
| HR |
60 bpm |
| Temperature |
32 degrees C |
| O2 saturation |
80% on FiO2 0.40 |
| GCS |
10 (E3 V2 M5); pupils equal and reactive, 4 mm; no focal neurological signs |
List four (4) differential diagnoses.
(Marked out of 4.0)
/ 4
List four (4) investigations you would request.
(Marked out of 4.0)
/ 4
Outline five (5) steps in her management.
(Marked out of 5.0)
/ 5
Total Score: 0 / 13
Percentage: 0%
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