A neonate AP chest projection demonstrates the left posterior ribs with greater length than the right posterior ribs. How should the positioning setup be changed to obtain an optimal projection?
A) Angle the central ray cephalically.
B) Angle the central ray toward the patient's right side.
C) Rotate the left side of the patient closer to the IR.
D) Move the central ray toward the patient's left side.

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The central ray should be angled toward the patient's right side to obtain an optimal projection of the left posterior ribs.

A Neonate AP Chest Projection Demonstrates the Left Posterior Ribs