The nurse is examining a 3-year-old boy with acute otitis media who has a mild earache and a temperature of 38.5º C. Which of the following actions will be taken?
A) Obtain a culture of the middle ear fluid.
B) Instruct the parents to watch for worsening symptoms.
C) Administer antibiotics.
D) Administer antivirals.
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