In addition to bedside spirometry,what additional information can useful to help differentiate between obstructive and restrictive lung disorders and their severity and help formulate a therapeutic plan?
I.History
II.Chest X-ray
III.ABG
IV.Comprehensive pulmonary function study
A) I, II, III, and IV
B) I and IV only
C) I , II, and IV only
D) I and II only

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All options (I. History, II. Chest X-ray, III. ABG, and IV. Comprehensive pulmonary function study) are useful in differentiating between obstructive and restrictive lung disorders, assessing their severity, and formulating a therapeutic plan. History can provide insight into symptoms and potential exposures; chest X-rays can show structural changes; ABGs (arterial blood gases) can reveal gas exchange efficiency; and comprehensive pulmonary function tests can quantify the extent of obstruction or restriction.

In Addition to Bedside Spirometry,what Additional Information Can Useful to Help