Q. A 48-year-old woman presents to the emergency department with sudden onset right-sided facial paralysis that began 24 hours ago. She cannot wrinkle her forehead, close her right eye, or smile on the affected side. There is no rash, hearing loss, vertigo, fever, or recent tick exposure. Neurologic examination is otherwise normal. She has no significant past medical history. There is Level A Evidence for which of the following management interventions?