[Verified Answer]: Chief Complaint: Increasing shortness of…

Chief Complaint: Increasing shortness of breath, dry cough, and fatigue History: Takes prednisone, azathioprine,amlodipine, and metformin Lifestyle: Smokes 1 pack of cigarettes per day Assessment: Appears dyspneic at rest, using accessory muscles. Inspiratory crackles on lung auscultation. No cyanosis or clubbing noted. No edema noted. Oxygen saturation is 88% on room air. Vital Signs: Blood pressure 130/90 mmHg, heart rate 86 bpm, respiratory rate 22 bpm, temperature 98.6 °F (37 °C) oral, pulse oximetry 88% on room air Diagnostic Tests: Pulmonary function tests reveal severe restrictive lung disease with significantly reduced lung volumes and diffusion capacity