[Verified Answer]: A 56-year old male is seen in his…

A 56-year old male is seen in his pulmonologist office complaining of shortness of breath and anon-productive cough. On physical examination it is noted that he has barrel chest and clubbing. BS are diminished bilaterally. On a 1 L/min nasal cannula, an ABG assessment showed pH 7.34,PaC02 87 mm Hg, HCO3- 48 mq/L, Pa02 64 mm Hg, and Sa02 91%. Upon reviewing his records from a past hospital stay, it is noted that he had an elevated CVP 8, PA 25/8, PCWP 8. CXR reveals translucent lung fields with hyperinflation, flattened diaphragms, and mild cardiomegaly.What are some of the subjective and objective data that are important to make an assessment for this patient. Interpret what those data suggest.Based on your previous interpretations, what is your assessment of this patient.What chest percussion results would you expect on this patient?Which tests would you order next for this patient to help support your assessment and what would those results show?If those results are abnormal, what would your Plan be including medications. Be able to explain the objectives for the plan.