A mother has called 911 for medical assistance. She states that her 3-month-old has a rectal temperature of 99.7?F and is not feeding. Which one of the following statements would be appropriate when talking with the mother?

A) "You are right, he does have a fever; have you given him any Tylenol?"
B) "Fever in babies is always a concern; has he ever had a febrile seizure?"
C) "Why don't we get him undressed so we can cool him down."
D) "Given his age, a temperature of 99.7oF is normal."


D

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