A Pediatric Patient's Assessment Confirms the Patient Has Otalgia, a Fever

A pediatric patient's assessment confirms the patient has otalgia, a fever of 38.8°C, and a recent history of upper respiratory examination. The examiner is unable to visualize the tympanic membranes in the right ear because of the presence of cerumen in the ear canal. The left tympanic membrane is dull gray with fluid levels present. What is the correct action?

A) Perform a tympanogram on the right ear.
B) Recommend symptomatic treatment for fever and pain.
C) Remove the cerumen and visualize the tympanic membrane.
D) Treat empirically with amoxicillin 80 to 90 mg/kg/day.