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A 74-year-old man on chemotherapy for lymphoma presents with a temperature of 38.6°C, feeling unwell and rigors. His neutrophil count is 0.2 × 10⁹/L. Blood pressure is 102/64 mmHg and pulse 105/min. What is the most appropriate immediate management?

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