In neonates, fever is defined as a rectal temperature greater than:

In neonates, fever is defined as a rectal

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A98.6° F
B100° F
C99.6° F
D100.4° F

✓ Correct answer: D. 100.4° F Fever in neonates is defined as a rectal temperature exceeding 100.4° F. Neonatal fever is typically a cause for concern and often signals an acute viral or bacterial infection.

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