Taking one radiograph on an emergency patient who is pregnant is acceptable if what precautions are followed?
the patient has a digital radiograph taken
the patient is properly draped with a lead apron
the patient has a clearance from her obstetrician
none of the above; the pregnant patient is never to have radiographs
the patient is properly draped with a lead apron
Rationale: the patient is properly draped with a lead apron – It is safe to take a needed radiograph to diagnose a dental condition if the patient is properly draped and the ALARA principle is followed.
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