When Assessing a Patient with a Sore Throat,the Nurse Notes

question 8

Multiple Choice

When assessing a patient with a sore throat,the nurse notes anterior cervical lymph node swelling,a temperature of 101.6° F (38.7° C) ,and yellow patches on the tonsils.Which action will the nurse anticipate taking?

• A) Teach the patient about the use of expectorants.
• B) Use a swab to obtain a sample for a rapid strep antigen test.
• C) Discuss the need to rinse the mouth out after using any inhalers.
• D) Teach the patient to avoid use of nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).

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