An AP axial chest projection (lordotic position) with poor positioning demonstrates the clavicles within the lung apices. How should the positioning setup be adjusted for an optimal image to be obtained?
1. Increase the degree of cephalic central ray angulation.
2. Anteriorly rotate the elbows and shoulders.
3. Arch the patient's back more, increasing the midcoronal plane to IR angle.
4. Position the patient's feet closer to the IR.
a. 1 and 3 only
b. 2 only
c. 1, 2, and 3 only
d. 1, 2, 3, and 4
A
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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word