A well-appearing 24-day-old term infant has rectal temp 38.3°C (101°F). Per the AAP algorithm, which management is recommended?...

Question

A well-appearing 24-day-old term infant has rectal temp 38.3°C (101°F). Per the AAP algorithm, which management is recommended?

Accepted Answer

Blood, urine, and CSF studies with parenteral antibiotics and hospitalisation

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Outpatient ibuprofen and return precautions

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Urinalysis only; discharge

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Chest radiograph only

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No testing; viral panel only

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