What To Expect Before a Chest X Ray
You don't have to do anything special to prepare for a chest
x ray. However, you may want to wear a shirt that's easy to
take off. Before the test, you'll be asked to undress from
the waist up and wear a gown.
You also may want to avoid wearing jewelry and other metal
objects. You'll be asked to take off any jewelry, eyeglasses,
and metal objects that might interfere with the x-ray picture. Let
the x-ray technician (a person specially trained to do x-ray tests)
know if you have any body piercing on your chest.
Let your doctor know if you're pregnant or may be pregnant. In
general, women should avoid all x-ray tests during pregnancy. Sometimes,
though, having an x ray is important to the health of the
mother and fetus. If an x ray is needed, the technician
will take extra steps to protect the fetus from radiation.
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