A nurse in the emergency department is assessing a 68-year-o…
A nurse in the emergency department is assessing a 68-year-old client with a suspected diagnosis of community-acquired pneumonia (CAP). The client reports productive cough, fatigue, and dyspnea for the past 3 days. The following findings are documented: Confused to time and placeBP: 88/56 mmHgRR: 32/minBUN: 28 mg/dLTemperature: 100.8°F (38.2°C)O₂ saturation: 91% on room air The provider asks the nurse for input on whether the client may require hospital admission. Using the CURB-65 tool, which of the following is the most appropriate nursing recommendation?