A Chest X-Ray Film Is Ordered for a Child with Suspected

A chest x-ray film is ordered for a child with suspected cardiac problems. The child's parent asks the nurse,"What will the radiograph show about the heart?" The nurse's response should be based on knowledge that the x-ray film will:

A) Show bones of the chest but not the heart.
B) Measure electrical potential generated from heart muscle.
C) Provide a permanent record of heart size and configuration.
D) Provide a computerized image of heart vessels and tissues.

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