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A 77-year-old man with dementia residing in a care home develops confusion, pyrexia (38.2°C), and new urinary incontinence. A urine dipstick is positive for leukocytes and nitrites. He has no specific urinary symptoms like dysuria. According to NICE NG109, what is the most appropriate management regarding antibiotics?

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