SPM – MCQ 119 – Management of ARI in children

A child aged 4 months was brought to a health worker in the sub center with complaints of cough and fever. On examination, there was chest indrawing and respiratory rate was 45 per minute. Which of the following is best way to manage the child?
A. The child should be classified as a case of pneumonia
B. Give an antibiotic and advise mother to give home care
C. Reassess the child within 2 days or earlier if the condition worsens
D. Refer urgently to hospital after giving the first dose of an antibiotic

Correct answer : D. Refer urgently to hospital after giving the first dose of an antibiotic

The child has severe pneumonia (chest indrawing) and hence should be referred urgently to a hospital after giving the first dose of an antibiotic.

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