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5. Frontal and lateral chest radiography shows new lung opacity
The frontal chest radiograph (Figure 8) shows a new peripheral / pleural-based left lower lobe opacity. No pleural effusion is seen, and no evidence of lymphadenopathy is present. The left lower lobe nodule is again visualized. The right lung remains clear. D-Dimer testing was negative at 263 ng/mL (normal, ≤500 ng/ml). The respiratory pathogen panel was negative.
Which of the following represents an appropriate step for the evaluation of this patient? (Click on the correct answer to be directed to the 12th of 17pages)