A patient diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease COPD) has a pulse oximetry reading of 86%, polycythemia, increase in WBC bands count, temperature of 101° F, pulse 100, respirations 35, and a chest X-ray showing evidence of a flattened diaphragm with infiltrates. Which physician order would the nurse question for this patient?

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The Answer of A patient diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease COPD) has a pulse oximetry reading of 86%, polycythemia, increase in WBC bands count, temperature of 101° F, pulse 100, respirations 35, and a chest X-ray showing evidence of a flattened diaphragm with infiltrates. Which physician order would the nurse question for this patient?

A Patient Diagnosed with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease COPD) Has