A chest x-ray is ordered for a child with suspected cardiac problems.The child's parent asks the nurse,"What will the radiograph show about the heart?" What knowledge about the x-ray film should the nurse base her response upon?
A) It will show the bones of the chest but not the heart.
B) It will measure electrical potential generated by the heart muscle.
C) It will provide a permanent record of heart size and configuration.
D) It will provide a computerized image of heart vessels and tissues.

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A chest x-ray provides information on the heart size and pulmonary blood flow patterns,providing a baseline for future comparisons.The heart,sternum,and ribs will be visible.Electrocardiography measures the electrical potential generated from heart muscle.Echocardiography produces a computerized image of the heart vessels and tissues by using sound waves.

A Chest X-Ray Is Ordered for a Child with Suspected