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A 56-year-old man patient presents to the emergency department for evaluation of right knee pain and swelling for the past 3 days. The patient has been unable to ambulate secondary to the pain. Past medical history includes hypertension, gout, diabetes, osteoarthritis managed with NSAIDs, and obesity. Temperature is 38°C (100.4°F), blood pressure is 135/85 mmHg, pulse is 101/min, respiratory rate is 20/min, and oxygen saturation is 97% on room air. On physical examination, there is a palpable effusion, warmth, and marked swelling of the right knee when compared to the left knee. The patient is unable to flex and extend the knee without significant pain. Which of the following is the best next step in management?
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