The Primary Care NP Sees a Patient Who Has a 1-Week

The primary care NP sees a patient who has a 1-week history of nasal congestion; red,watery eyes; cough; and a temperature ranging from 99.1° F to 100.5° F.The NP notes thin,white nasal discharge and an erythematous oropharynx without swelling or exudates.The NP should:

A) begin empiric antibiotic therapy to treat sinusitis.
B) reassure the patient that this is likely a viral infection.
C) prescribe antiviral medications and decongestants.
D) obtain a nasal culture and consider antibiotic therapy.