A patient arrives reporting a recent bite from a tick. After safely removing the tick, what is the next best step for monitoring potential complications from the bite?
Schedule a follow-up appointment for blood tests to rule out tick-borne illnesses
Immediately prescribe a course of antibiotics as a prophylactic measure
Educate the patient on the signs of Lyme disease and advise them to seek medical attention if symptoms develop
Advise the patient to take a picture of the tick for species identification