A 79-year-old man with a background of heart failure with a Clinical Frailty Score score of 7 is on your ward for end-of-life care | Medibuddy
16th February 2025

A 79-year-old man with a background of heart failure with a Clinical Frailty Score score of 7 is on your ward for end-of-life care

A 79-year-old man with a background of heart failure with a Clinical Frailty Score score of 7 is on your ward for end-of-life care. He was recently started on hyoscine hydrobromide due to noisy secretions but since starting this medication, he has developed dry mouth and confusion. What is the most appropriate management from the options below?

Select the SINGLE most appropriate option from the list below. Select ONE option only.

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