A 4-year-old boy with ear pain for the past 2 days presents to the clinic. He has an oral temperature of 103°F. He has no signficant medical history or allergies. Examination of the ear reveals a unilateral acute otitis media (AOM). Question # 10 Which is one of the most appropriate actions at this time for this patients AOM? A Treating the temperature only because of the unilateral nature of AOM B Delaying antibiotic therapy until symptoms persist for 72 hours C Immediately initiating appropriate antibiotic therapy D Performing drainage of ear to determine whether bacteria are present
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