A patient with metastatic disease in the ribs comes to radiology following a nuclear medicine scan.The radiologist orders a right,upper posterior rib study performed.Which of the following positioning factors should be followed for this specific study?

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A) It is ideal to perform positions erect to demonstrate the area of interest, but only if the patient's condition allows it.
B) The exposure should be taken on full inspiration to increase the visibility of the rib structures.
C) The RPO (right posterior oblique) position should be included in the routine as it provides additional information and a different perspective of the rib in question.
D) Both A and C are correct, as explained above.

A Patient with Metastatic Disease in the Ribs Comes to Radiology