In the UK, an adult patient's temperature is 39.5°C and all other NEWS2 observations are within the normal range. How many points does the temperature contribute?

In the UK, an adult patient has a prescribed oxygen target of 88% to 92%. The respiratory rate is 16/min, oxygen saturation is 90% while receiving oxygen, systolic blood pressure is 120 mmHg, pulse is 80/min, temperature is 37.0°C and consciousness is normal. What NEWS2 score should be recorded?

In the UK, a nurse receives a verbal clinical instruction during an SBAR escalation. Which action best reduces the risk of misunderstanding?

In the UK, a patient has a documented treatment escalation plan stating that ward-based treatment is appropriate and transfer to intensive care is not. The NEWS2 score then rises to 7. What should the nurse do?

In the UK, a patient's pulse feels irregular when the nurse begins the NEWS2 observations. Which action gives the most reliable pulse measurement?

In the UK, an adult inpatient has a NEWS2 score of 4, with no individual observation scoring 3. What is the usual minimum frequency for repeating observations?

In the UK, a patient is receiving oxygen with a target saturation range of 94% to 98%. The saturation rises to 99% while the patient is otherwise stable. What should the nurse do?