If a standing patient turns pale and says they are dizzy, what should the technologist do?

tell the patient just one more second and acquire the image
acquire a blood pressure on the patient
tell the patient to take in a deep breath
assist the patient to a lying down position


assist the patient to a lying down position

Rationale: A patient who feels faint should be immediately assisted to a safe position of lying down.

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