While Examining a Client's Ear Through a Pneumatic Otoscope, the Nurse

While examining a client's ear through a pneumatic otoscope, the nurse notes decreased movement of the tympanic membrane in the client. Additional assessment reveals pharyngeal erythema and rhinorrhea in the client. Which is an appropriate nursing intervention for the client?

A) Obtaining a specimen for a throat culture
B) Rationalizing a low-fluid diet to the client
C) Preparing the client for a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan
D) Using a Meniett device to alleviate the symptoms