To best demonstrate intraperitoneal air,
a. the abdomen projection should be taken after a full inspiration.
b. an AP abdomen projection (lateral decubitus position) should be obtained with the patient laying on the right side.
c. allow the patient to be positioned upright for 5 to 20 minutes prior to obtaining the exposure for an upright AP abdomen projection.
d. in an AP abdomen projection (lateral decubitus position) on a patient with narrow hips, the left iliac wing needs to be included.
C
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