MM is a 14-month old being seen for fever, increased irritab…
MM is a 14-month old being seen for fever, increased irritability, and congestion. MM’s mother reports her daughter has had a cold for ~5 days with profuse nasal discharge. When MM was put down last night, she was her usual self. However, she awoke 6-8 times throughout the night and was not comforted by the combination of ibuprofen and acetaminophen. This morning, the patient’s right eye was found to be red, itchy, with a thick purulent discharge. NKDA. T: 39.2˚C (102.6˚F); PMH: unremarkable. PE: clear nasal drainage; bilateral bulging and erythematous tympanic membranes, purulent conjunctivitis of the right eye. Which of the following is the best recommendation?