When assessing a patient with a sore throat,the nurse notes anterior cervical lymph node swelling,a temperature of 101.6° F (38.7° C),and yellow patches on the tonsils. Which action will the nurse anticipate taking?

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The patient's clinical manifestations are consistent with streptococcal pharyngitis,and the nurse will anticipate the need for a rapid strep antigen test or cultures (or both). Because patients with streptococcal pharyngitis usually do not have a cough,use of expectorants will not be anticipated. Rinsing out the mouth after inhaler use may prevent fungal oral infections,but the patient's assessment data are not consistent with a fungal infection. NSAIDs are frequently prescribed for pain and fever relief with pharyngitis.

When Assessing a Patient with a Sore Throat,the Nurse Notes