The nurse is providing care to a patient who is diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) .The patient's pulse oximetry is 93% on room air with a current respiratory rate of 35 breaths per minute.The most recent chest x-ray indicates a flattened diaphragm with infiltrates.The patient is currently febrile with an increased number of white blood cells (WBCs) noted on the latest complete blood count (CBC) .Which prescription does the nurse question for this patient based on the current data?
A) Antibiotic therapy
B) Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory therapy
C) Oxygen therapy via nasal cannula at 3-4 L/min
D) Bronchodilators therapy with adrenergic stimulating drugs
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