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A Radiograph of a PA Projection of the Hand Reveals

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A radiograph of a PA projection of the hand reveals that the distal radius and ulna and the carpals were cut off.What should the technologist do to correct this problem?


A) Accept the radiograph.Carpals and distal radius and ulna are not part of a hand study.
B) Make sure the carpals, distal radius, and ulna are included on the lateral projection.
C) If the injury to the patient did not involve the carpal region and distal forearm, do not repeat it.
D) Repeat the PA projection to include all the carpals and about 1 inch (2.5 cm) of the distal radius and ulna.

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