Question

A 23-year-old well-appearing term infant (age 18 days) presents with rectal temperature 100.8°F (38.2°C). According to AAP, which evaluation is appropriate?

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

Urinalysis only

Answer

Observe without labs if feeding well

Answer

CXR and viral panel only

Answer

Oral antibiotics and discharge

Practice question

A 23-year-old well-appearing term infant (age 18 days) presents with rectal temperature 100.8°F (38.2°C). According to AAP, which evaluation is appropriate?