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Always r/o sepsis!

Galactosemia
Hypothyroid
Choledochal cyst
CF
Biliary atresia (<2mo)
A) Assessing for potential allergic reactions
B) Monitoring for signs of asthma
C) Ruling out the presence of a heart murmur
D) Always considering the possibility of sepsis
E) Performing a genetic test for all potential conditions

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Final answer:

The primary focus of this question is to always consider the possibility of sepsis when presented with a patient exhibiting specific symptoms.

Step-by-step explanation:

When presented with a patient with symptoms such as excessive crying, irritability, sensitivity to light, unusual lethargy, vomiting, swollen lymph nodes, and tenderness in the abdomen over the spleen, it is important to always consider the possibility of sepsis. Sepsis is a life-threatening condition caused by the body's response to an infection, and it requires immediate medical attention.

Other conditions mentioned in the question, such as Galactosemia, Hypothyroidism, Choledochal cyst, Cystic Fibrosis (CF), and Biliary atresia, are specific medical conditions that may present with their own symptoms and require appropriate evaluation and diagnosis. However, the key in the question is to always rule out sepsis due to its urgent and serious nature.

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