Multiple Choice
A PA chest projection with poor positioning demonstrates the scapulae in the lung field and elevated lateral clavicular ends. How should the patient be repositioned for an optimal projection to be obtained?
1) Tilt the upper midcoronal plane away from the IR.
2) Depress the shoulders.
3) Coax the patient into a deeper inspiration.
4) Anteriorly rotate the shoulders and elbows.
A) 1 and 4 only
B) 2 only
C) 2, 3, and 4 only
D) 2 and 4 only
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