Tender or swollen anterior cervical lymph nodes

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Tim is a 15-year-old who comes to the clinic with his father, who is concerned Tim has Strep throat. Tim has felt tired for the past day, has a sore throat, scratchy eyes, and dry cough. On exam, his temperature is 38.6 °C (101.5 °F), pulse 75, respiratory rate 14, and blood pressure 110/65 mmHg. His pupils are equal, round, and reactive and his conjunctivae are clear. He has increased tearing in both eyes. His nares are patent with mild erythema. His oropharynx is erythematous without tonsillar enlargement or exudate. He does not have tender or swollen anterior cervical lymph nodes. What is the most appropriate course of action?

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