Which of the following describes the proper selection of AEC cells?

All 3 ionization chambers should be selected for every exam
Only the center ionization chamber is selected for every exam
AEC could be used for every part
The ionization chamber(s) are only selected if covered entirely by the patient's part


The ionization chamber(s) are only selected if covered entirely by the patient's part

Rationale: AEC can only be utilized when imaging the patient with image receptors positioned in the Bucky. Selection of which ionization chamber depends on the size of the part and how well it covers the cell. Different combinations of the ionization chambers can be selected.

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