An increase of _______ will compensate for most additive pathological conditions.
A)5% in mAs
B)5-15% in kVp
C)50% in kVp
D)SID

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Increasing kVp by 5-15% is the recommended compensatory technique for most additive pathological conditions because it improves the overall contrast of the image and increases the penetration of the x-ray beam. Increasing mAs by 5% can also be a compensatory technique in certain instances, but should not be the first choice for compensation. SID is not a compensatory technique, but a technical factor that affects image quality.

An Increase of _______ Will Compensate for Most Additive Pathological