In order to reduce patient entrance skin exposure (ESE), higher kVp exposures are a consideration. It is important to remember that
a. kVp values that are too high reduce density and recorded detail.
b. kVp values that are too high produce more scatter and reduce contrast.
c. a significant loss of image contrast is not a reason to avoid higher kVp values in order to reduce ESE.
d. the digital processing software will correct for any kVp value regardless of how high it is in value.
b. kVp values that are too high produce more scatter and reduce contrast.
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