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A 66-year-old woman is admitted to the intensive care unit for management of septic shock due to pneumonia. The patient has hypertension, diabetes mellitus, and coronary artery disease. The patient is currently intubated and sedated with a central venous catheter and arterial line in place. Current ICU medications include norepinephrine, piperacillin-tazobactam, propofol, and vancomycin. Temperature is 37.0°C (98.6°F), blood pressure is 115/82 mmHg, pulse is 90/min, respiratory rate is 16/min, and oxygen saturation is 100% on the ventilator. On auscultation of the lungs, there are minimal rhonchi compared to the day of admission. Laboratory results are detailed below. Which of the following is the most appropriate next step in management?



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