The AGPCNP knows that screening for lung cancer includes: A. Chest x-ray in all current smokers B. Annual LDCT scan of the chest in asymptomatic individuals between the ages of 50 and 80 who have a 20-pack-year smoking history or greater and continue to smoke or have quit less than 15 years ago. C. Sputum sample in those with a diagnosis of chronic bronchitis. D. Pulmonary function testing in those exposed to second hand smoke for more than 20 years and who have a 5-pack-year smoking history between the ages of 40 and 80 years.
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