Which of the following techniques should be utilized to decrease radiation dose during scoliosis radiography?
1)Close collimation
2)Breast shields
3)PA projection instead of AP
A) 1 and 2
B) 1 and 3
C) 2 and 3
D) 1, 2, and 3

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Close collimation reduces the exposed area, breast shields protect sensitive tissues, and using a PA projection instead of AP reduces radiation exposure to the anterior body, including the breasts.

Which of the Following Techniques Should Be Utilized to Decrease