A Patient Comes to the Emergency Department (ED)with a Possible

A patient comes to the emergency department (ED) with a possible right AC joint separation.Right clavicle and AC joint exams are ordered.The clavicle is taken first,and a small linear fracture of the midshaft of the clavicle is discovered.What should the technologist do in this situation?

A) Perform the weight-bearing phase as ordered.
B) Reduce the amount of weight that would normally be given to the patient and perform the weight-bearing study.
C) Consult with the ED physician before continuing with the AC joint study.
D) Slowly give the patient more weight to hold until he begins to complain and then complete the AC joint study.

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