What is the recommended initial management of an adult with febrile neutropenia (absolute neutrophil count <500/µL), including empiric anti‑pseudomonal intravenous antibiotics, criteria for adding vancomycin, risk‑stratification for inpatient versus outpatient treatment, supportive care, and use of granulocyte‑colony stimulating factor?

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