Which of the following technical adjustments is required when imaging a patient with known obstruction of the large bowel?
A) Increase in kVp.
B) Decrease in kVp.
C) Increase in kVp and double mAs.
D) Decrease in kVp and half mAs.

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Obstruction causes the bowel to expand with accumulated gas,which requires less radiation to penetrate.A decrease in kVp is needed when imaging a patient with an obstruction.

Which of the Following Technical Adjustments Is Required When Imaging