A KUB is completed on an obese patient using AEC and 70kVp. The x-ray generator terminated early after hitting the preset backup mAs value. The final image reveals a low EI value. Effective image analysis could reveal that

a. the combination of AEC detectors was incorrect.
b. an increase of 2 kVp is necessary.
c. the backup mAs needs to be recalibrated.
d. an increase in grid ratio is all that is needed.


a. the combination of AEC detectors was incorrect.

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