A nurse is assessing the tonsils of a client and notes that the tonsils are involuted, granular in appearance, and have deep crypts. The nurse should recognize that which of the following is the correct response to these findings?

Obtain a threat culture for possible streptococcal (strep) infection

Continue with the assessment, looking for any other abnormal findings

Refer the client to their primary provider

No response is needed, this appearance is normal for the tonsils