Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

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A 70-year-old client with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) has a respiratory infection and has completed two courses of broad-spectrum antibiotics. The client also takes oral corticosteroids on an ongoing basis to assist in decreasing the inflammation in the lungs. Which action should the nurse perform when caring for this client? Monitor the client closely for signs of superinfection. Advocate for urinary catheter insertion to reduce the risk of urinary tract infection. Implement contact precautions. Advocate for booster doses of immunizations.

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