A middle-aged adult presents to a primary care nurse practit…

A middle-aged adult presents to a primary care nurse practitioner with throbbing pain in the elbow.  The patient states the pain is impairing the ability to participate in usual activities including golf. On exam, the NP is able to elicit pain on the lateral epicondyle. The area is edematous and warm and tender to palpation.  What initial recommendations are appropriate for this patient?