Question

A 2-week-old well-appearing term infant has rectal temperature 101.8°F (38.8°C). According to AAP 2021, which approach is recommended?

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

Urinalysis and culture only with discharge

Answer

CBC and chest x-ray only

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No testing; outpatient follow-up

Answer

Lumbar puncture only and discharge

Practice question

A 2-week-old well-appearing term infant has rectal temperature 101.8°F (38.8°C). According to AAP 2021, which approach is recommended?