A 52-year-old man with diabetes mellitus is admitted with fever (39.8°C), hypotension (BP 88/54 mmHg), tachycardia (HR 118/min), and altered mental status. Blood cultures are drawn, and broad-spectrum antibiotics (piperacillin-tazobactam + vancomycin) are initiated. Regarding the management of this patient with septic shock, all of the following interventions are recommended within the first 6 hours EXCEPT:

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