An ambulatory patient enters the ED with a possible injury to the right upper posterior ribs.Which of the following positioning routines should be taken to demonstrate the involved area?

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For a possible injury to the right upper posterior ribs, the best positioning routine would be an Erect AP and RPO. This would enable visualization of the posterior right rib area, allowing for identification of any potential fractures or injuries. The LPO view would not be preferred as it would cause overlapping of the areas of interest, while the LAO view would not provide a clear visualization of the posterior ribs. The recumbent AP view would also not be optimal as it would not show the rib detail clearly.

An Ambulatory Patient Enters the ED with a Possible Injury