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3. The frontal chest radiograph shows multiple poorly defined bilateral pulmonary nodules
The frontal chest radiograph shows interval development of poorly defined, bilateral nodular opacities superimposed on the previously noted lingular and left lower lobe consolidation and left pleural effusion (Figure 5).
Figure 5. Frontal chest radiography shows continued lingular and left lower lobe consolidation, with left pleural liquid, now with development of multiple, vague, poorly defined nodular opacities (arrows) bilaterally. The patient is now intubated.
While left lung opacity is present, there is no associated volume loss to suggest collapse of the left lower lobe. No pneumothorax is present. Poorly defined, generalized increased right lung opacity is the result of atelectasis due to low lung volumes combined with the new lung nodules, but frank right lung consolidation is not evident. The cardiac silhouette appears stable and no specific features to suggest interval development of pericardial effusion are seen.
Which of the following represents the the next most appropriate for the evaluation of this patient? (Click on the correct answer to proceed to the 5th of 7 panels)