After completing a chest radiograph on a female patient with large pendulous breasts, the final image demonstrates acceptable density and contrast but a loss of recorded detail in the lung bases.The professional radiographer would
A)repeat the chest radiograph in the anterio-posterior (AP) projection.
B)increase the SID to improve resolution.
C)increase the mAs and tell the patient to hold their breath deeper.
D)politely ask the patient to separate her breasts as she approaches the chest board and repeat the exam in the PA projection.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The loss of recorded detail in the lung bases is likely due to the breasts overlapping the area of interest. Asking the patient to separate her breasts and repeating the exam in the PA projection will allow for improved visibility of the lung bases. Increasing the SID or mAs will not address the issue of breast overlap. Repeating the exam in the AP projection will not address the issue of breast overlap and may not provide better visualization of the lung bases.

After Completing a Chest Radiograph on a Female Patient with Large