During his chemotherapy, your patient develops severe neutro…
During his chemotherapy, your patient develops severe neutropenia, with a total WBC count of 250 and an ANC of 100. Two days later he also develops a fever of 39.5. On examination, he has severely ulcerated, painful oral mucosa, and is pale with diffuse bruising and petechiae. After you ensure that his airway, breathing, and circulation are adequately supported your next steps include:
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