Question 23
A 70-year-old woman with a history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and diabetes mellitus presents to her primary care physician in early flu season with a 3-day history of fever, malaise, productive cough, and dyspnea. She is vaccinated for seasonal influenza every year. On examination, her temperature is 38.2°C, and her lung exam reveals diffuse wheezes but no crackles. Her oxygen saturation is 94% on room air. What is the most appropriate management approach for this patient?