A child aged 24 months was brought to the Primary Health Centre with complaints of cough and fever for the past 2 days. On examination, the child weighed 11kg, respiratory rate was 38 per minute, chest indrawing was present. The most appropriate line of management for this patient is ?

A. Classify as pneumonia and refer urgently to secondary level hospital

B. Classify as pneumonia, sta antibiotics and advise to repo after 2 days

C. Classify as severe pneumonia, sta antibiotics and refer urgently

D. Classify as severe pneumonia and refer urgently

Correct Answer: Classify as severe pneumonia, sta antibiotics and refer urgently

Description: Ans. is `c' i.e., Classify as severe pneumonia, sta antibiotics and refer urgently

Category: Social & Preventive Medicine

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