Question

A 4-year-old child in a remote northern nursing station presents with fever, tachypnoea, and suspected pneumonia. Transport to the nearest hospital is delayed by weather. According to paediatric sepsis guidance in rural settings, which action best reflects the physician's role as Health Advocate and appropriate clinical care?

Accepted Answer

Start broad-spectrum intravenous antibiotics and fluid resuscitation while arranging transfer

Answer

Wait for transfer without treatment to avoid masking the diagnosis

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Delay antibiotics until blood cultures are obtained at the tertiary hospital

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Provide only antipyretics and observe

Answer

Advise the family to travel by private vehicle despite severe weather

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