Question

A 22-day-old well-appearing term infant has a rectal temperature of 100.8°F (38.2°C). According to AAP guidance, what evaluation is indicated?

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

Urinalysis only

Answer

Outpatient observation only

Answer

Blood cultures only, no LP

Answer

Chest x-ray only

Practice question

A 22-day-old well-appearing term infant has a rectal temperature of 100.8°F (38.2°C). According to AAP guidance, what evaluation is indicated?