A 2-year-old boy presents with fever of 39.5°C, tachycardia and reduced activity. Capillary refill is 4 seconds and his skin is mottled. According to ...

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A 2-year-old boy presents with fever of 39.5°C, tachycardia and reduced activity. Capillary refill is 4 seconds and his skin is mottled. According to NICE fever guidelines, how should this child be risk stratified?

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Red (high risk)

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Green (low risk)

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Amber (intermediate risk)

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No risk category applies

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Adult risk categories should be used

uk-plab-1 MCQ (SBA): Fever in under 5s

A 2-year-old boy presents with fever of 39.5°C, tachycardia and reduced activity. Capillary refill is 4 seconds and his skin is mottled. According to NICE fever guidelines, how should this child be risk stratified?