A radiograph of the abdomen demonstrates involuntary motion caused by bowel peristalsis (involuntary contractions).Which of the following factors will best eliminate this problem during the repeat exposure?

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Decreasing the exposure time will reduce the amount of time the bowel has to move, resulting in a clearer image. Decreasing the SID would increase patient dose and reduce image sharpness. Turning the patient into a prone position may help depending on the location of the bowel, but may not always be feasible or necessary. Using a higher kV will increase image contrast but will not directly address the issue of bowel peristalsis.

A Radiograph of the Abdomen Demonstrates Involuntary Motion Caused by Bowel