For an AP oblique shoulder projection (Grashey method), the patient is rotated more than 45 degrees when the patient is
1)recumbent.
2)kyphotic.
3)seated.
4)upright and leaning against the upright IR holder.
A) 1 and 2 only
B) 3 and 4 only
C) 1, 2, and 4 only
D) 1, 2, 3, and 4

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The patient is recumbent (lying down) for the Grashey method, and should be rotated more than 45 degrees to obtain an oblique view of the shoulder. A kyphotic patient may require additional positioning adjustments, but choice 2 is not a requirement for the Grashey method. The patient is not seated or upright with the upright IR holder for this projection.

For an AP Oblique Shoulder Projection (Grashey Method), the Patient