For a PA axial oblique large intestine projection (RAO position), the
1)patient is rotated until the midcoronal plane is at a 35- to 45-degree angle with the imaging table.
2)central ray is angled 30 to 40 degrees caudally.
3)central ray is centered to exit at the ASIS and 2 inches (5 cm) to the left of the spinous processes.
4)11- × 14-inch (28- × 35-cm) IR is placed crosswise.
A) 1 only
B) 2 and 3 only
C) 1, 2, and 3 only
D) 1, 2, 3, and 4

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The patient is rotated 35-45 degrees for the RAO position, the central ray is angled 30-40 degrees caudally, and it is centered to exit at the ASIS and 2 inches to the left of the spinous processes.

For a PA Axial Oblique Large Intestine Projection (RAO Position)