Which of the following would be normal findings of the heart and surrounding area?
1) The left hilum is about 2 cm higher than the right hilum.
2) Most of the heart shadow is to the right of the sternum.
3) Calcified lymph nodes indicate an adult patient.
4) The cardiothoracic ratio is less than 1:2.

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1) The left hilum should be higher than the right hilum due to the placement of the heart.
2) Most of the heart shadow should be to the left of the sternum, not the right.
3) Calcified lymph nodes can indicate an adult patient, but it is not a normal finding of the heart and surrounding area.
4) The cardiothoracic ratio should be less than 1:2, indicating that the heart is not enlarged.

Which of the Following Would Be Normal Findings of the Heart