Pathophysiology
Learning Objectives
[ "Apply GOLD 2024 ABE classification to determine appropriate initial maintenance therapy", "Select long-acting bronchodilator class based on symptom burden and exacerbation history", "Use blood eosinophil count to guide ICS addition decisions", "Manage moderate COPD exacerbations outpatient with appropriate antibiotic and steroid selection" ] Connect GOLD 2024 Classification, Inhaler Escalation, and to bedside cues you will reassess first: vitals trends, work of breathing, perfusion, mentation, and pain or ischemic equivalents when relevant. Boards reward recognizing when subtle instability outweighs reassurance, then selecting nursing actions that protect airway, circulation, and neurologic status before routine tasks.