A patient with a history of renal calculi has fever, flank pain, and bacteriuria. What action will the provider take?
A) Prescribe antibiotic therapy after urine culture and sensitivity results are available.
B) Order an prophylactic antibiotic for 6 weeks after the acute infection has cleared.
C) Initiate immediate treatment with a prescription for a broad-spectrum antibiotic.
D) Refer the patient for intravenous antibiotics and hospitalization.
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