When teaching the patient about X-ray safety, you should ____.
A) tell a female patient to avoid X-rays within 5 days of her menstrual cycle
B) tell the patient that dental X-rays should be done with wide-beamed plastic cones
C) scare the patient about radiation so he won't get too many
D) ask the patient about prior exposure and encourage him to keep a record of past exams
E) tell the patient to request fluoroscopy instead of standard X-rays because it carries a lower radiation risk

Question

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Asking the patient about prior exposure and encouraging them to keep a record of past exams is a responsible practice for managing radiation exposure. It helps in tracking the amount of radiation a patient has been exposed to over time, which is important for minimizing unnecessary exposure. The other options either provide incorrect information or suggest inappropriate communication strategies.

When Teaching the Patient About X-Ray Safety, You Should ____