What Breathing Instruction Is a Patient Given Immediately Before an Anteroposterior

question 7

Multiple Choice

What breathing instruction is a patient given immediately before an anteroposterior (AP) or posteroanterior (PA) chest radiograph?

• A) Breathe normally.
• B) Exhale completely.
• C) Take a deep breath.
• D) Do not worry about breathing; it will not affect this x-ray.

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Definitions:

Paranoia

A mental condition characterized by delusions of persecution or grandeur, often without reasonable evidence.

Anxiety

A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something with an uncertain outcome, often reflecting a condition of excessive concern.

Depression

A condition relating to mental health, characterized by a constant feeling of depression or a lack of enthusiasm in activities, that severely impacts day-to-day life.

Delusion

A firmly held belief that contradicts reality, often a symptom of psychiatric disorders.