A 72-year-old patient presents with a new, severe headache that started two days ago and a recent history of jaw claudication. Based on these symptoms, which of the following is the most appropriate initial intervention?
Immediate administration of high-dose corticosteroids
Immediate administration of high-dose corticosteroids is the best initial intervention for suspected temporal arteritis. This condition is a medical emergency and requires rapid treatment to prevent serious complications such as vision loss. While recommending further evaluation by a rheumatologist, performing a temporal artery biopsy, and conducting a complete blood count are all relevant to the diagnosis and management of temporal arteritis, they do not address the immediate need to reduce inflammation and prevent possible complications.
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