After a radiograph of the hip in the translateral projection is completed, the final image is judged by one of the radiographers as marginally acceptable, as it might show the acetabular rim and femoral head.The logical correct action to take would be to
A)present the image to a visiting radiologist who is there for the day.
B)present the image to a radiologist known to be "popular" with technologists.
C)repeat the image to obtain better image quality.
D)send the image for interpretation but make a note of the image in the quality control file of images.

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The logical correct action to take in this scenario would be to repeat the image to obtain better image quality. The radiographer should strive to produce high-quality images before presenting them for interpretation to ensure accurate diagnosis by the radiologist. Presenting the image to a visiting radiologist or a radiologist known to be "popular" with technologists may not solve the problem of marginal acceptability of the image. Sending the image for interpretation but making a note of the quality issue may lead to confusion and potential misinterpretation by the radiologist. Therefore, repeating the image to obtain better quality is the best option.

After a Radiograph of the Hip in the Translateral Projection