Correctional facility reports persistent productive cough

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A 55-year-old female who works as a securty officer in a correctional facility reports persistent productive cough for the past month. She has lost 5 puonds in the last 2 months and is experiencing night sweats. THe most appropriate approach to diagnosis of this patient's symptoms is:

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