The patient has a history of interstitial lung disease. Which assessment finding in today's examination would the nurse attribute to a different pathology?

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New-onset chest pain is not a typical symptom of interstitial lung disease and may indicate a different pathology, such as a cardiac issue or pulmonary embolism. Increasing shortness of breath, clubbing of the fingers, and hemoptysis are all common symptoms associated with interstitial lung disease.

The Patient Has a History of Interstitial Lung Disease