A 3-month-old infant is brought to the pediatric clinic for routine immunization. On examination, the anterior fontanelle marked D in the diagram is found to be tense and bulging, and the infant has a fever of 38.5°C. The mother reports the child has been irritable and feeding poorly for the past 12 hours. Which of the following is the most appropriate IMMEDIATE next step in management?

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