Two hours post-admission, after the patient has received antibiotics, corticosteroids, and oxygen titration to 4L via nasal cannula, which action should the nurse take first based on the current assessment findings?
- Administer another nebulized albuterol treatment for continued tachypnea
- Notify the provider immediately about persistent tachycardia
- Decrease oxygen to 2L to prevent CO2 retention in this COPD patient
- Document the improvement in respiratory status and continue current interventions