A Patient Is Diagnosed with Herpetic Whitlow and in a 2

A patient is diagnosed with herpetic whitlow and in a 2 weeks follow-up evaluation, is noted to have paronychial inflammation of the tendon sheath in one finger that has responded to treatment. What is a priority treatment for this patient?

A) Begin therapy with an oral antiviral medication.
B) Obtain a consult for incision and drainage of the lesion.
C) Order a creatinine clearance test to evaluate renal function.
D) Refer the patient to the emergency department.