A 68-yeаr-оld mаle is аdmitted tо the hоspital for a COPD exacerbation. On admission, he also complains to the AGACNP of acute pain and swelling in his right great toe. The joint is warm and tender on examination. History: HTN, COPD, DM Type II, gout, and tobacco use Vitals: BP 154/88, Pulse 101, RR 26, O2 92% on 4L NC, Temp 98.4F Labs: WBC: 13,500 /µL Hemoglobin: 13.2 g/dL Creatinine: 1.9 mg/dL BUN: 35 mg/dL eGFR: 42 mL/min/1.73m² Serum Uric Acid: 9.6 mg/dL Lactic Acid: 1.5 mmol/L CRP: 8.1 mg/dL Urinalysis: Normal Admission medications: Methylprednisolone (Solu-Medrol) IV 80 mg every 8 hours DuoNeb (albuterol/ipratropium combo) nebulized every 8 hours Albuterol (Ventolin) nebulizer 2.5 mg every 4–6 hours PRN Pantoprazole 40 mg PO daily Heparin 5000 units subcutaneously every 8 hours What is the most appropriate treatment plan?
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