[Answered]: Chief Complaint: Increasing shortness of breath,…

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 . Which of the following should the nurse practitioner (NP) include in the client’s care? Select all that apply. Monitor lung function regularly Refer for lung transplantation evaluation Educate on breathing exercises Prescribe bronchodilators Prescribe antibiotics Provide smoking cessation counseling