A 60-year-old male with a known history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) presents to the ED with increased shortness of breath, productive cough, and wheezing. His vital signs are: BP 150/90 mmHg, HR 110 bpm, RR 26 breaths/min, SpO2 88% on room air. What is the first-line nursing management? The first-line nursing management for a COPD exacerbation is to administer ________.

A 60-year-old male with a known history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) presents to the ED with increased shortness of breath, productive cough, and wheezing. His vital signs are: BP 150/90 mmHg, HR 110 bpm, RR 26 breaths/min, SpO2 88% on room air. What is the first-line nursing management? The first-line nursing management for a COPD exacerbation is to administer ________.

Comprehensive Medical Assisting: Administrative and Clinical Competencies (MindTap Course List)

6th Edition

ISBN:9781305964792

Author:Wilburta Q. Lindh, Carol D. Tamparo, Barbara M. Dahl, Julie Morris, Cindy Correa

Publisher:Wilburta Q. Lindh, Carol D. Tamparo, Barbara M. Dahl, Julie Morris, Cindy Correa

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