How Far Above the Shoulders Should the IR Be Positioned $1 / 2$

question 35

Multiple Choice

How far above the shoulders should the IR be positioned for PA and lateral chest radiographs?

• A) 1 inch
• B) 2 inches
• C) 3 inches
• D) 1 \(1 / 2\) to 2 inches

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