A KUB is completed on an obese patient using AEC and 70kVp.The x-ray generator terminated early after hitting the preset backup mAs value.The final image reveals a low EI value.Effective image analysis could reveal that
A)the combination of AEC detectors was incorrect.
B)an increase of 2 kVp is necessary.
C)the backup mAs needs to be recalibrated.
D)an increase in grid ratio is all that is needed.

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The incorrect combination of AEC detectors could lead to premature termination of the exposure, resulting in a low exposure index (EI) value. This is because the detectors may not have been properly aligned with the area of interest, causing the system to end the exposure too soon.

A KUB Is Completed on an Obese Patient Using AEC