A child in the community has cough and difficult breathing. The child also has chest indrawing at rest. Which action is most appropriate?
Correct answer: B. Arrange urgent assessment and referral
- A. Advise warm fluids and routine follow-up
- B. Arrange urgent assessment and referral
- C. Give a cough suppressant and wait
- D. Tell the caregiver to stop feeding temporarily
Explanation
Chest indrawing at rest can indicate severe respiratory illness and requires urgent assessment and referral under integrated child health practice. Delaying care for home remedies may allow hypoxia or respiratory failure to worsen.
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