If radiological studies are needed to evaluate intra-abdominal conditions during pregnancy, it is important for the clinician to recognize that a(n) _______________ exposes a fetus to ionizing radiation.

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Computed tomography (CT) scans expose patients to ionizing radiation, which can be harmful to a developing fetus. Ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) do not use ionizing radiation, making them safer alternatives for imaging during pregnancy. Doppler equipment, often used in conjunction with ultrasound for evaluating blood flow, also does not use ionizing radiation.

If Radiological Studies Are Needed to Evaluate Intra-Abdominal Conditions During