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

question 9

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 nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).