Question

A 22-day-old well-appearing term infant presents with rectal temperature 38.5°C (101.3°F). According to AAP guidance, which is the most appropriate management?

Accepted Answer

Full sepsis evaluation (blood, urine, CSF) with parenteral antibiotics and admission

Answer

Discharge with return precautions; no labs needed

Answer

Urinalysis only; discharge if negative

Answer

Urinalysis and blood culture only; no CSF testing

Answer

Outpatient oral antibiotics after UA and blood culture

Practice question

A 22-day-old well-appearing term infant presents with rectal temperature 38.5°C (101.3°F). According to AAP guidance, which is the most appropriate management?