Selecting appropriate radiographic exposure techniques is a complex process.If you needed to radiograph a patient with the presence of pneumonia or atelectasis,the pathology would result in a(n)______________ of the absorption of x-rays.

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Attenuation of the x-rays will vary,depending on the patient's thickness and,to a lesser degree,the body's composition.The composition of the patient's tissues can also change because of a specific disease process.For example,it is easier to penetrate the chest without the presence of pneumonia or atelectasis.Both pathologic conditions result in increased radiation absorption.

Selecting Appropriate Radiographic Exposure Techniques Is a Complex Process