For a Lateral Thoracic Projection

Multiple Choice

For a lateral thoracic projection,
1) the shoulders are positioned at equal distances from the imaging table.
2) the arms are abducted to a 90-degree angle.
3) a breathing technique is used.
4) a radiolucent sponge is positioned between the patient's lateral body surface and imaging table at a level just inferior to the iliac crest.

A) 1 and 4 only
B) 2 and 3 only
C) 1, 2, and 3 only
D) 2, 3, and 4 only