Which of the following is a required action under the Securi…

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Which оf the fоllоwing is а required аction under the Security Rule for Covered Entities (CEs), Business Associаtes (BAs), and subcontractors?

A 25-yeаr-оld mаn is evаluated in the emergency department fоr fever, headache, and mental status changes оf 4 hours' duration. He underwent cadaveric kidney transplantation 10 months ago, and his immunosuppressive regimen includes prednisone and azathioprine. He has no allergies. On physical examination, temperature is 38.7 °C (101.6 °F), heart rate is 115/min, respiration rate is 25/min, and blood pressure is 100/60 mm Hg. He is oriented to the year and his name but cannot recall the month, his current location, or the reason for his hospitalization. The neck is supple, and Kernig's sign is absent. Neurologic examination is normal. Leukocyte count is 20,000/µL. CT scan of the head shows no sign of hemorrhage, hydrocephalus, mass effect, or midline shift. Lumbar puncture is performed, and cerebrospinal fluid examination shows the following:Laboratory StudiesLeukocyte count: 2000/µL (60% neutrophils, 40% lymphocytes)Erythrocyte count20/µLGlucose: 25 mg/dL Protein: 150 mg/dLGram stain: NegativeOpening pressure: NormalResults of blood, urine, and cerebrospinal fluid cultures are pending. You start the patient on empiric meningitis coverage with vancomycin, ceftriaxone, and acyclovir. What ADDITIONAL  antibiotic would you use an immunocompromised patient with suspected meningitis?