The 24-year-old patient presents to the emergency department complaining of malaise and intractable sore throat with onset 24 hours previously. Upon assessment, the nurse notes swollen cervical lymph nodes and a temperature of 39.3°C. The patient denies nasal discharge or cough. Which question by the nurse is most important?
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