The technologist must ____ manual exposure factors for the patient with a large ileus.

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A large ileus can cause an obstruction in the intestines which can delay the transit of bowel gas resulting in a distended abdomen. This may cause the patient discomfort and increase the risk of bowel perforation with gas insufflation for CT or MRI. Therefore, exposure factors should be decreased to minimize radiation exposure, and to avoid prolonging the examination.

The Technologist Must ____ Manual Exposure Factors for the Patient