To give informed consent, each of the following must be explained to the patient EXCEPT one. Which one is the EXCEPTION?
a. The purpose of taking radiographs
b. The risks and benefits of taking radiographs
c. The possible risks of refusing radiographs
d. How the radiographs will be taken
d. To make a decision regarding informed consent, the patient must be informed of the following: the purpose of taking radiographs, the benefits the radiographs will supply, the possible risks of radiation exposure, the possible risks of refusing the radiographs, and the person who will perform the procedure.
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