A Sonogram Is Studied by a Radiologist for Interpretation, and While

question 10

Multiple Choice

A sonogram is studied by a radiologist for interpretation, and while reading the images, he/she notes that the patient may have situs inversus.This is a condition in which the normal anatomy is reversed left to right or right to left.To confirm this condition,

• A)the transducer markers must be confirmed as being accurate.
• B)a CT scan of the abdomen is taken to check anatomy.
• C)a radiograph of the patient is automatically taken to check anatomy.
• D)the patient can be asked if they have this condition, as most patients know this anyway.

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