The nurse palpates enlarged cervical lymph nodes on a patient diagnosed with acute human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection. Which action would be appropriate for the nurse to take?
A) Instruct the patient to apply ice to the neck.
B) Explain to the patient that this is an expected finding.
C) Request that an antibiotic be prescribed for the patient.
D) Advise the patient that this indicates influenza infection.
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