Which infant should be seen immediately by a pediatrician?
a. A 2-week-old infant with nasal congestion and respirations of 64 breaths per minute
b. A 1-week-old infant with a diaper rash
c. A 1-month-old infant with an axillary temperature of 99.8° F
d. A 3-week-old breast-fed infant who has had two loose stools
A
Normal respiratory function is a high priority in the newborn. Any situation in which respi-ratory function is impaired should be assessed immediately by a physician.
Diaper rashes are a normal variant.
A temperature of 99.8 F is still within normal limits.
Breast-fed infants have loose stools so this is a normal finding.
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