A chest radiograph film is ordered for a child with suspected cardiac problems. The child's parent asks the nurse, "What will the radiograph show about the heart?" The nurse's response should be based on knowledge that the x-ray film will do which of the following?

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Chest radiographs (x-rays) provide a permanent record of the heart's size and configuration, which can be crucial for diagnosing various cardiac conditions. They do not measure electrical activity (that's an ECG) or provide detailed images of heart vessels and tissues (that would be more specific imaging like a CT scan or MRI).

A Chest Radiograph Film Is Ordered for a Child with Suspected