[Expert Solution]: 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. Which of the following strategies should the nurse practitioner (NP) use to evaluate the effectiveness of the interventions? Assess symptoms Assess for medication side effects Measure lung function Review oxygen saturation levels