Question

A mother has called 911 for medical assistance. She states that her three-month-old has a temperature of 99.7F, taken rectally. The baby is awake and active and goes through periods of crying when you hold him for the purpose of assessment. Which one of the following quotes would be appropriate to say to the mother of this child?

a. "He has a slight fever. Have you given him any Tylenol?"
b. "Fever is always a concern. Has he ever had a febrile seizure?"
c. "Please help me get his clothes off so he can cool down."
d. "For his age a temperature of 99.7oF is with the normal range."

Answer 1

For his age a temperature of 99.7oF is with the normal range.

Step-by-step explanation:

The medical emergency services provide medical facility to the individuals. The service can be provide in case of accidents, sudden injury, heart attack and in other medical situations.

The infants has slightly different body temperature than the adults. The mother has called on the emergency number. She must quote that the child has no fever and as normal physiological temperature of 99.7oF according to the infants.

Thus, the correct answer is option (d).