Mr. Fаrmer is а 67 yeаr оld male with a PMH significant fоr HTN, HLD, COPD, OSA, оngoing tobacco use, and OA who presented to the emergency room for shortness of breath. He wears 2 L NC at baseline and is currently requiring 5 L NC. Initial vital signs included BP 143/78, HR 97, Temp 97.9F, and RR 26. His most recent PFTs demonstrate a FEV1 of 40% predicted categorizing him as a Stage III per GOLD criteria. He was recently discharged 2 weeks ago for COPD exacerbation. He received 125 mg Solu-Medrol IV once, DuoNebs once, 1 G Rocephin, and 500 mg Azithromycin prior to admission. Mr. Farmer has been hospitalized for 2 days undergoing appropriate treatment by your team. He is back down to his baseline oxygen status and functional status. You are the provider who will be discharging Mr. Farmer. Home medications include Carvedilol, Atorvastatin, Albuterol, Ipratropium, Acetaminophen, and Diclofenac cream. 1.) What will your discharge plans include? How will appropriate discharging plans/education potentially improve readmission from occurring? 2.) What prescriptions would you start/continue/discontinue and why?