A 25-year-old patient is admitted with suspected meningitis….
A 25-year-old patient is admitted with suspected meningitis. The patient is alert, oriented, and afebrile but reports a worsening headache, nausea, and photophobia. Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) obtained via lumbar puncture is clear and shows normal glucose, slightly elevated protein, and a predominance of lymphocytes. Based on these findings, which of the following is the nurse’s best action?