Who should stay in the patient's room during a portable x-ray examination performed in a hospital room?

• A. Nurses.
• B. Radiographers.
• C. Physicians.
• D. Visitors.

Answer: (B)

When a portable X-ray is done at the bedside, the radiographer should stay in the room. They are the one trained to operate the mobile unit, position the patient and the detector correctly, and apply proper collimation and shielding to minimize radiation dose. Their presence allows immediate control of exposure and verification of image quality, while others should step out or stay behind a barrier during the actual exposure to limit unnecessary radiation to staff and visitors.