A neonate lateral chest projection taken without full inspiration
A) demonstrates the hemidiaphragms situated high in the thorax with an exaggerated cephalic curvature.
B) demonstrates nine posterior ribs above the diaphragm.
C) may result when using a high-frequency ventilator.
D) may result when the image is exposed with the ventilator's manometer at its highest level.

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A neonate lateral chest projection taken without full inspiration will demonstrate the hemidiaphragms situated high in the thorax with an exaggerated cephalic curvature. This may be due to the fact that the neonate is not taking a full breath and thus the lungs are not fully expanded, resulting in a higher placement of the hemidiaphragms.

A Neonate Lateral Chest Projection Taken Without Full Inspiration