A chest x-ray film is ordered for a child with suspected cardiac problems. The child's parent asks the nurse,"What will the radiograph show about the heart?" The nurse's response should be based on knowledge that the x-ray film will:
A)Show bones of the chest but not the heart.
B)Measure electrical potential generated from heart muscle.
C)Provide a permanent record of heart size and configuration.
D)Provide a computerized image of heart vessels and tissues.

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A chest x-ray film provides information on the heart size and pulmonary blood-flow patterns. It provides a baseline for future comparisons. The heart,sternum,and ribs will be visible. Electrocardiography measures the electrical potential generated from heart muscle. Echocardiography produces a computerized image of the heart vessels and tissues by using sound waves.

A Chest X-Ray Film Is Ordered for a Child with Suspected