MSFinals-6479

MSFinals-6479

A 35-year-old woman has a skiing accident and sustains a blow to the occiput, resulting in a 5-minute concussion. Upon arrival at the emergency department, she presents with confusion and a GCS score of 10/15. A CT scan reveals no signs of acute bleeding or fractures, but there is evidence of edema and the early stages of mass effect. What is the optimal course of action?