Which one of the following pathologies would require an increase in kVp?
A)bowel obstruction
B)pneumothorax
C)emphysema
D)bacterial pneumonia

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Bacterial pneumonia often results in increased tissue density in the lungs due to inflammation and consolidation. An increase in kVp (kilovoltage peak) is necessary to ensure adequate penetration through denser tissue to produce a diagnostic image.

Which One of the Following Pathologies Would Require an Increase