X-Ray On A Femur: A Case Study

Mr. Green will be getting an x-ray on his femur to see if he has a break. While he was in his garage getting Christmas decorations down, he fell off his ladder. First, I will let him know that this is a simple procedure, and he will need to have an x-ray so the physician can take a closer look at the break. “Proper preparation is essential for the best radiographic results. Having to repeat the procedure because of inadequate preparation results in increased patient anxiety, time, expense, and inconvenience.” (Lindh, Tamparo, Dahl & Correa, 2017). Second, I will let the patient know that they will be placed in a supine position, facing up with a radiographic film underneath the femur where the break is. This will allow the physician to