Which of the following should be done to reduce scatter radiation from reaching the image receptor for the lateral lumbar, sacrum, and coccyx projections?

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Placing a lead mat on the tabletop behind the patient's lower back and pelvis will absorb scatter radiation and reduce the amount that reaches the image receptor. Using a lower kV, increasing the SID to 44 inches, or using a smaller image receptor are not effective ways to reduce scatter radiation for these projections.

Which of the Following Should Be Done to Reduce Scatter