A 55-year-old male presents to the emergency department with…
A 55-year-old male presents to the emergency department with a productive cough, fever, and chest pain. A chest X-ray confirms the diagnosis of community-acquired pneumonia (CAP). He is started on antibiotic therapy with levofloxacin. After 48 hours of treatment, the patient’s fever resolves, and his vital signs stabilize. He is afebrile with a heart rate of 90 beats/min, respiratory rate of 22 breaths/min, blood pressure of 120/80 mm Hg, and oxygen saturation of 95% on room air. He is tolerating oral intake well and has normal mental status. What is the appropriate course of action regarding antibiotic therapy for this patient?