A chest radiography examination is ordered for a child with suspected cardiac problems.The child's parent asks the nurse,"What will the x-ray show about the heart?" The nurse's response should be based on knowledge that the radiograph provides which information?
A) Shows bones of the chest but not the heart
B) Evaluates the vascular anatomy outside of the heart
C) Shows a graphic measure of electrical activity of the heart
D) Supplies information on heart size and pulmonary blood flow patterns

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Chest radiographs provide information on the size of the heart and pulmonary blood flow patterns.The bones of the chest are visible on chest radiographs,but the heart and blood vessels are also seen.Magnetic resonance imaging is a noninvasive technique that allows for evaluation of vascular anatomy outside of the heart.A graphic measure of electrical activity of the heart is provided by electrocardiography.

A Chest Radiography Examination Is Ordered for a Child with Suspected