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5. Repeat chest radiography shows persistence of the left lower lobe opacity
The repeat chest radiograph shows that the left lower lobe opacity is still present, similar to the appearance at the presentation chest radiograph (Figure 1) 3 months earlier. The left lower lobe opacity is not clearly worsened since the presentation chest radiograph, but is not improved since that time. However, there is no evidence of new or progressive abnormality- there is no pleural effusion, no new opacities are present, and there is no evidence of new peribronchial or mediastinal lymphadenopathy.
Which of the following represents the most appropriate next step for the managementof this patient? (Click on the correct answer to proceed to the sixth of eleven pages)