Which of the Following Must Always Be the First Step

question 2

Multiple Choice

Which of the following must always be the first step in protection of the reproductive organs?

• A)Adequate and precise collimation of the radiographic beam to include only the anatomy of interest
• B)Use of gonadal shielding
• C)Use of a mobile protective shielding device
• D)Use of digital imaging equipment

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