A Patient Comes to the Clinic with a 3-Day History

A patient comes to the clinic with a 3-day history of fever and a severe cough that interferes with sleep.The patient asks the NP about using a cough suppressant to help with sleep.The NP should:

A) order a narcotic antitussive to suppress cough.
B) obtain a thorough history of the patient's symptoms.
C) suggest that the patient try a guaifenesin-only over-the-counter product.
D) prescribe an antibiotic to treat the underlying cause of the patient's cough.