Which of the following should be done to reduce scatter radiation from reaching the image receptor for the lateral lumbar,sacrum,and coccyx projections?

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Placing a lead mat on the tabletop behind the patient can help to absorb the scattered radiation and prevent it from reaching the image receptor. Using a lower kV may help to reduce scatter radiation but it may also result in underexposed images. Increasing the SID may help to reduce the amount of scatter radiation, but it is not always practical or possible in all imaging facilities. Using a smaller image receptor will not necessarily reduce scatter radiation.

Which of the Following Should Be Done to Reduce Scatter