A 20-Year-Old College Student Comes to the Office for Evaluation

A 20-year-old college student comes to the office for evaluation of a recent head injury.  Two weeks ago, he sustained a blow to the head with loss of consciousness while playing football.  He had headache, mild confusion, and dizziness for several days after the injury, but these symptoms have since resolved.  The patient has resumed his schoolwork in the past week and is performing at his prior academic level.  Comprehensive neurological examination and computerized cognitive testing are unremarkable.
Which of the following is the most appropriate recommendation regarding this patient's return to play?

A) Avoid future contact sports
B) Graduated return to play protocol
C) Immediate return to play
D) Return to play after brain MRI
E) Return to play in 1 month

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