The Parent of an 18­month­old Child Calls the Clinic to Report

question 5

Multiple Choice

The parent of an 18­month­old child calls the clinic to report that the child has a
rectal temperature of 100.4°F (38°C) . The child is playing normally, taking fluids well, and has a slightly reduced appetite. What will the primary care pediatric nurse practitioner recommend?

• A) Administering an antipyretic medication
• B) Bringing the child to the clinic for evaluation
• C) Offering extra fluids and calling if symptoms change
• D) Ordering outpatient lab work such as a CBC

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