Which side of the patient is positioned against the imaging table or cart for an AP-PA chest projection (lateral decubitus position) to rule out a right side pneumothorax?
A) Right
B) Left

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In a lateral decubitus position, the patient lies on their side with the affected side against the imaging table or cart. To rule out a right side pneumothorax, the patient would be positioned with their left side against the table/cart for the AP-PA chest projection.

Which Side of the Patient Is Positioned Against the Imaging