When exposing radiographs for a pediatric patient, the exposure time is usually adjusted in what way?

It is increased.
It stays the same.
It is decreased.
The kilovoltage is set higher.


It is decreased.

Rationale: It is decreased because bone density and tissue thickness are less on a pediatric patient than on an adult patient.

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