For a pregnant radiographer who declares her pregnancy to the employer,a second personnel monitoring device is provided.The purpose of this additional monitor is to ensure that the monthly equivalent dose to the embryo or fetus does not exceed _____ mSv (_____ rem).

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According to the International Commission on Radiological Protection (ICRP), the dose limit for the embryo-fetus of a pregnant radiation worker is 1 mSv (0.1 rem) during the entire gestational period. However, it is recommended that measures be taken to limit the monthly equivalent dose to 0.5 mSv (0.05 rem) as a precautionary approach. Therefore, choice A is the correct option as it provides the recommended monthly equivalent dose limit for the embryo or fetus.

For a Pregnant Radiographer Who Declares Her Pregnancy to the Employer,a