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 show:
A)bones of chest but not the heart.
B)measurement of electrical potential generated from heart muscle.
C)permanent record of heart size and configuration.
D)computerized image of heart vessels and tissues.

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A chest radiograph will provide information on the heart size and pulmonary blood-flow patterns.It will provide a baseline for future comparisons.The heart will be visible,as well as the sternum and ribs.Electrocardiography (ECG)measures the electrical potential generated from heart muscle.Echocardiography will produce a computerized image of the heart vessels and tissues by using sound waves.

A Chest Radiograph Film Is Ordered for a Child with Suspected