A client scheduled for pelvic surgery asks why a chest x-ray is needed. What rationale will the nurse provide?

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A preoperative chest x-ray is done in order to identify underlying pulmonary disease; to reveal heart size as an indicator of cardiac function. It is not standard for all operations, and this answer does not give rationale. The chest x-ray does not determine anesthesia risk. The nurse would know this information and not need to inquire.

A Client Scheduled for Pelvic Surgery Asks Why a Chest