While Performing a Portable Chest Radiograph on an Uncooperative Patient

question 19

Multiple Choice

While performing a portable chest radiograph on an uncooperative patient with a CV line inserted,you note that the catheter fixation material has loosened.Your responsibility as a professional radiographer is to

• A) quickly complete the exam as best you can,so as not cause any more harm.
• B) reattach the catheter line and complete the exam.
• C) take the chest image to assess the catheter tip position and its displacement.
• D) inform the patient's nurse of the catheter issue before taking the radiograph.

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