Question # 67

A 70-year-old male with a history of COPD presents with increased shortness of breath, wheezing, and a productive cough. His oxygen saturation is 88% on room air. What is the most appropriate next step in management?

Options:

A.

Administer nebulized bronchodilators and corticosteroids

B.

Start antibiotics

C.

Obtain a chest X-ray

D.

Increase oxygen flow rate and monitor closely

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