13th June 2024

A patient is admitted with hypertension and headache. A blood culture was taken

A patient is admitted with hypertension and headache. A blood culture was taken in the emergency department due to a headache. His headache later settled after controlling his blood pressure. Currently, the patient is afebrile and ready to be discharged. His blood tests are all normal. While writing his discharge letter, you have noticed that his blood culture showed Staph epidermidis in one bottle (aerobic bottle positive only). He has not been given any antibiotics. What is the next appropriate step in management?

Select the SINGLE most appropriate option from the list below. Select ONE option only.