A coal miner comes in to pulmonary clinic complaining of SOB.Which group of diagnostic tests should be ordered to evaluate the presence of lung disease?
A)ARDS
B)NRDS
C)PFTs
D)URIs

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Pulmonary function tests (PFTs) are a group of diagnostic tests used to evaluate lung function and detect the presence of lung disease. These tests can assess lung capacity, airway flow and resistance, and gas exchange. Therefore, PFTs are the most appropriate group of diagnostic tests to evaluate the coal miner's complaint of shortness of breath. ARDS (Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome), NRDS (Neonatal Respiratory Distress Syndrome), and URIs (Upper Respiratory Infections) are not diagnostic tests, but rather specific respiratory conditions.

A Coal Miner Comes in to Pulmonary Clinic Complaining of SOB.Which