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A 55-year-old man undergoing chemotherapy for lymphoma presents with fever 38.5 °C and rigors. His neutrophil count is 0.2 x 10⁹/L. Blood pressure is 105/65 mmHg and heart rate 110 beats/min. What is the most appropriate immediate management?

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