You are in charge of monitoring the film badges.Film badges are checked on a quarterly basis.Your co-worker is 4 months pregnant.The badge registered 5.0 Sv for the previous quarter.Based on the National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements (NCRP) ,what information should you give the dentist?
A) The reading is well below the allowable limit.Nothing needs to be done.
B) The reading is at the allowable limit.Nothing needs to be done.
C) The reading is at the allowable limit.She has reached her maximum dosage and cannot have any more exposure during the pregnancy.
D) She has exceeded her maximum dosage and cannot have any more exposure during the pregnancy.
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