A female client is scheduled to have a chest radiograph. Which of the following questions is of most importance to the nurse assessing this client?

Is there any possibility that you could be pregnant?”

The most important item to ask about is the clients pregnancy status because pregnant women should not be exposed to radiation. Clients are also asked to remove any chains or metal objects that could interfere with obtaining an adequate film. A chest radiograph most often is done at full inspiration. which gives optimal lung expansion. If a lateral view of the chest is ordered. the client is asked to raise the arms above the head. Most films are done in posterior-anterior view.