A 22-day-old well-appearing term infant presents with rectal temperature 101.9°F (38.8°C). Per AAP CPG, which evaluation is recommended?...

Question

A 22-day-old well-appearing term infant presents with rectal temperature 101.9°F (38.8°C). Per AAP CPG, which evaluation is recommended?

Accepted Answer

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

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Urine only; discharge

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CBC and CRP only

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No labs; observe outpatient

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Rapid influenza test only

us-usmle-step-2 MCQ (SBA): Febrile Infant (≤28 days)