A patient who was recently diagnosed with COPD comes to the clinic for a follow-up evaluation after beginning therapy with a SABA as needed for dyspnea.The patient reports occasional mild exertional dyspnea but is able to sleep well.The patient's FEV₁ in the clinic is 85% of predicted,and oxygen saturation is 96%.The primary care NP should recommend:
A) a combination LABA/ICS twice daily.
B) influenza and pneumococcal vaccines.
C) ipratropium bromide (Atrovent) twice daily.
D) home oxygen therapy as needed for dyspnea.
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