Which of the following would not be a means to reduce patient exposure?

low speed film and screens
filtration
high speed film and screens
collimation


low speed film and screens

Rationale: High speed film and screens paired will reduce overall patient dose, but will result in a lack of detail of the part.

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a. Aerosolize 11.25 mg (2.25% solution) of racemic epinephrine. b. Put a nonrebreather mask on the patient. c. Place the patient on NPPV. d. Suggest the use of lorazepam (Ativan).

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