The client is a 76-year-old male with a history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and hypertension. He presented to the emergency department with a 3-day history of productive cough, fever, and shortness of breath. He has a 40-pack-year smoking history and lives alone. He denies recent travel or sick contacts.Which of the following does the nurse anticipate the healthcare provider to prescribe during morning rounds? CT scan of the chest Albuterol treatments by nebulizer every 4 to 6 hours Chest x-ray Increase oral fluids
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