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A 59-year-old woman with acute myeloid leukaemia receiving induction chemotherapy presents with temperature 38.6 °C and rigours. Her absolute neutrophil count is 0.2 ×10⁹/L. Blood pressure is 102/64 mm Hg and heart rate 110 beats/min. According to Canadian practice, which is the most appropriate immediate management?

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