The supervisor at your radiology clinic has asked you to conduct a session for new employees on the topic "Reducing Exposure to Radiation." Which of the following ideas would you include in your teaching?
A. Always use fluoroscopy to check positioning before taking an X-ray
B. Encourage patients to limit mammograms to once every 5 years
C. Repeat films frequently to be sure they are accurate
D. Leave the dosimeter in the X-ray room so you do not lose it
E. Use appropriate lead shielding when taking X-rays
Answer: E
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