For an AP portable chest on an older or hypersthenic male patient, which of the following should occur?

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For an older or hypersthenic male patient, the CR should be centered 3 inches (8 cm) below the jugular notch to include the lungs' apices. The image receptor should be placed landscape to accommodate the wider thoracic dimensions. The nipple line is not a reliable landmark for chest positioning on male patients.

For an AP Portable Chest on an Older or Hypersthenic