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A 15-year-old girl comes to your clinic with her father for an urgent appointment. Yesterday, while playing basketball, she injured her left ear. Initially, she didn’t feel much discomfort and continued playing. However, this morning she woke up with a swollen left ear. She reports no hearing loss or discharge from the ear. She appears to be in good health.

Upon examination, you notice a significant hematoma on her left ear. Otoscopy reveals no damage to the eardrum, and basic hearing tests are normal.

What is the most appropriate course of action?