Which Factors Will the Nurse Consider When Calculating the CURB-65

question 44

Multiple Choice

Which factors will the nurse consider when calculating the CURB-65 score for a patient with pneumonia (select all that apply) ?

• A) Age
• B) Blood pressure
• C) Respiratory rate
• D) Oxygen saturation
• E) Presence of confusion
• F) Blood urea nitrogen (BUN) level

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