A 61-year-old male with a 30-pack-year smoking history and a…
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A 61-yeаr-оld mаle with а 30-pack-year smоking histоry and a 10-year diagnosis of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) presents to the pulmonary clinic for a routine evaluation. The patient reports mild dyspnea on exertion but denies any recent exacerbations or infections. He lives independently and uses oxygen at night. Vitals (on room air): Vital Signs Heart Rate (HR) 92 bpm Respiratory Rate (RR) 20 breaths/min Blood Pressure (BP) 135/85 mmHg SpO₂ on Room Air 88% BMI 27 kg/m² Laboratory Results: Lab Test Result Hemoglobin (Hgb) 17.5 g/dL Hematocrit (Hct) 52% White Blood Cell Count (WBC) 8.5 × 10⁹/L Sodium (Na⁺) 138 mEq/L Potassium (K⁺) 4.0 mEq/L Chloride (Cl⁻) 96 mEq/L Creatinine 0.9 mg/dL Arterial Blood Gas (ABG) Analysis (on room air): Parameter Result pH 7.40 PaCO₂ 57 mm Hg PaO₂ 42 mm Hg HCO₃⁻ 35 mEq/L Base Excess +8 mEq/L SaO₂ 77% Based upon the clinical presentation, which of the following is the most appropriate next step in the management of this patient?
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