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) Nothing, because this is the appearance of normal tonsils.
C) Continue with assessment looking for any other abnormal findings.
D) Obtain a throat culture on the patient for possible strep infection.
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