Which Side of the Patient Is Positioned Against the Imaging

question 65

Multiple Choice

Which side of the patient is positioned against the imaging table or cart for an AP-PA chest projection (lateral decubitus position) to rule out a right side pneumothorax?

• A) Right
• B) Left

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