A child presents with an intermittent fever for the past 3 w…
A child presents with an intermittent fever for the past 3 weeks. The physical exam is otherwise unremarkable. What anticipatory guidance should be nurse practitioner offer this family? Many cases of fever of unknown origins are common diagnoses with uncommon presentations. Infectious disease referral is necessary. A bone marrow biopsy is indicated for persistent fever. Most prolonged fevers are caused from underlying immunocompromised disorders.