You Have Been Called to the Residence of a Five-Day-Old

question 3

Multiple Choice

You have been called to the residence of a five-day-old infant. His parents are concerned because he sleeps about 18 hours a day. They took a rectal temperature and got a reading of 100°F. Which of the following is the best course of action?

• A) Administer a 10 mL/kg fluid bolus.
• B) Undress the infant to his diaper and sponge him with tepid water.
• C) Reassure the parents that the infant's sleep patterns and temperature are normal.
• D) Contact medical control to order acetaminophen.

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