Question

A 22-day-old well-appearing term infant presents with rectal temperature 101.8°F (38.8°C). According to the AAP guideline, what is the recommended initial evaluation?

Accepted Answer

Full sepsis workup including blood, urine, and CSF cultures with parenteral antibiotics

Answer

Rapid viral panel only and outpatient follow-up

Answer

Urinalysis and urine culture only; no blood work

Answer

Blood culture and chest radiograph only

Practice question

A 22-day-old well-appearing term infant presents with rectal temperature 101.8°F (38.8°C). According to the AAP guideline, what is the recommended initial evaluation?