21. Taking an X-Ray



1.

A: I was told to come to you to get a chest X-ray.

B: No problem. Just take your clothes off from the waist up and put the gown on, with the opening in the back.

A: Then what should I do?

B: You will stand over here up against this plate.

A: Should I just stand naturally?

B: You will raise your arms up shoulder high.

A: Is this all right?

B: Yes, you are doing great.

A: Where will you be going?

B: I need to stand behind this shield. Now you will take a deep breath, hold it, and let it out.

A: Is that it?

B: That's it. You can get dressed when the film is developed.



2.

A: My doctor said that I need a chest X-ray.

B: Just take your clothes off from the waist up and put this gown on, with the opening in the back.

A: What should I do after that?

B: You need to come over here and face this plate.

A: Am I standing the right way?

B: I will need your arms raised to shoulder height.

A: Am I doing this the right way?

B: Everything you are doing is perfect.

A: Are you going to leave?

B: I am just getting behind this screen. You need to take a deep breath, hold it, and then breathe normally.

A: Is that all there is to it?

B: You can get dressed as soon as the film is processed. We will be all done here.



3.

A: I came here to get a chest X-ray.

B: I will need you to take your clothes off from the waist up and put on the gown, leaving the opening in the back.

A: What comes next?

B: I will need you to face this glass plate right over here.

A: Should I do anything else?

B: Your arms need to be raised to shoulder height.

A: Is this OK?

B: So far, so good.

A: How come you are walking away?

B: I am not leaving. I just need you to take a really deep breath, hold it, and then let it out.

A: Will I be finished then?

B: You will be able to put your clothes on as soon as I have checked the film.



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