A PA Chest Radiograph Reveals That the Pendulous Breasts of the Patient

A PA chest radiograph reveals that the pendulous breasts of the patient are obscuring the base of the lungs.What should be done to lessen the effects of the breast shadow?

A) Ask patient to lift breasts up and outward.
B) Use a higher kV (beyond 125) to penetrate tissue.
C) Have patient take a deeper inspiration before exposure.
D) Take an AP rather than PA projection.

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