In assessing the tonsils of a 30 year old,the nurse notices that they are involuted,granular in appearance,and appear to have deep crypts.What is correct response to these findings?
A) Refer the patient to a throat specialist.
B) No response is needed; this appearance is normal for the tonsils.
C) Continue with the assessment, looking for any other abnormal findings.
D) Obtain a throat culture on the patient for possible streptococcal (strep) infection.
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