A 36-hour-old term neonate born to a mother with prolonged rupture of membranes (>18 hours) presents with poor feeding and lethargy. Vital signs show a temperature of 37.8°C, heart rate 165/min, respiratory rate 58/min, and blood pressure 55/35 mmHg. What is the most appropriate immediate next step in management?

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