When an exposed computed radiography imaging plate is ready to be processed, an imaging reading unit is used to scan the photostimulable phosphor imaging plate with a helium–neon laser beam. This process results in the emission of violet light that is changed into an electronic signal by a device called a

a. charge-coupled device array.
b. photodiode.
c. photomultiplier tube.
d. scintillator.

c. photomultiplier tube.

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Which one of the following statements describes the interrelationship between the immune system and the integumentary system?

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A patient discharge plan becomes a component of the patient record only when the physician specifies it needs to be included.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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