A patient with a suspected large pneumothorax will require which technical adjustment?
increase kVp
increase the mAs
no adjustment; leave technical factors as normal
decrease kVp
decrease kVp
Rationale: Pneumothorax is an abnormal amount of air in the pleural cavity. When it becomes large in size, it is classified as a destructive pathology. A decrease in technical settings will help prevent overexposure.
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