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A 34-year-old man is brought to the emergency department after a snowmobile accident.  The patient was thrown 3 m (9.8 feet) and was dazed for several minutes afterward, although he was wearing a helmet and did not lose consciousness.  He now has left mid-back pain.  Blood pressure is 130/76 mm Hg and pulse is 98/min.  Breath sounds are clear and symmetric.  Heart sounds are normal.  The abdomen is soft and nontender.  There are no areas of spinal tenderness or step-offs.  The left costovertebral area is tender to palpation.  Focused Assessment with Sonography for Trauma reveals no pericardial or intraperitoneal free fluid, and chest and pelvic x-rays are normal.  The patient provides a clear urine sample without pain or difficulty.  Urinalysis shows 11-25 erythrocytes/hpf.  Complete blood count, serum electrolytes, and creatinine are within normal limits.  Which of the following is the best next step in management of this patient?

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