Which of the following statements is true regarding practices to minimize patient exposure?

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The statements A, B, and C are not accurate practices to minimize patient exposure. A) The beam should be collimated closely to the area of interest to minimize exposure, not opened as large as the image receptor. B) Grids increase patient dose and should be used judiciously, not as much as possible. C) Using more mAs than necessary increases patient dose, which is contrary to minimizing exposure, even though digital imaging systems can adjust brightness and reduce noise.

Which of the Following Statements Is True Regarding Practices to Minimize