Question 68 · LEK · Pneumonia
Indicate the true statement concerning pneumonia in children:
- A. age < 6 months of a child with pneumonia is an indication for hospitalization.
- B. Streptococcus agalactiae is a frequent causative factor of pneumonia in children above 5 years of age.
- C. severe pneumonia in neonates is diagnosed when their respiratory rate is above 30 breaths/min.
- D. pneumonia in a child with accompanying pleurisy can be treated in outpatient settings.
- E. hypoxemia is diagnosed when the saturation is < 95%.
Hint
Review age-related indications for admission, typical pathogens by age and the oxygen saturation threshold used in children.
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