A Patient Asks Why He Had to Take a Deep

question 41

Multiple Choice

A patient asks why he had to take a deep breath when the radiology technician took his chest radiograph.Which statement is the best response?

• A) "Deep breaths get the chest wall closer to the machine."
• B) "When the lungs are filled with air, you get a clearer picture."
• C) "Taking a deep breath decreases the error caused by motion."
• D) "Holding your breath makes the heart appear larger."

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