Which of the following statements is FALSE?

a. Processing errors increase patient radiation exposure by resulting in retake radiographs.
b. Following the time-temperature method of processing radiographs produces images of ideal quality.
c. Careful attention to chemical replenishment avoids retakes.
d. It is acceptable to increase the dose while underdeveloping the film if time is short.


d. While increasing the dose and underdeveloping the film may produce an acceptable image and save time, it is unethical to unnecessarily increase radiation dose to a patient.

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