A patient enters the emergency room and complains of pain in the right side of the chest. Which projections should the technologist acquire?
AP and right lateral
PA and right lateral
PA and left lateral
PA and right lateral decubitus
PA and left lateral
Rationale: A PA chest is preferred over the AP position. The heart should be closer to the image receptor for the best resolution. The left lateral chest is acquired as it places the heart closer to the image receptor to reduce OID and magnification of structure. Right sided chest pain would not constitute modification of exam protocol.
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