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Question 9A 70-year-old man with a history of smoking presents with weight loss, hemoptysis, and a coin lesion on chest X-ray. What is the most appropriate next step?A. Repeat chest X-ray in 3 monthsB. CT-guided needle biopsyC. BronchoscopyD. PET-CT scanE. Sputum cytologyAnswer: BronchoscopyExplanation: The presentation suggests lung cancer. Bronchoscopy allows direct visualization of the airways and biopsy of central lesions, making it the most appropriate next step for diagnosis.