Which of the following is not a goal of the dental radiographer?
A) Keep retake radiographs under three per patient.
B) Perform confidently and with authority.
C) Aim for perfection with each radiograph.
D) Follow strict protocols to protect oneself during exposures.
A
Explanation: A) Radiation exposure should be as low as possible. If the patient cannot tolerate film placement, stop and seek assistance or apply an acceptable alternative to avoid any retakes.
B) Radiation exposure should be as low as possible. If the patient cannot tolerate film placement, stop and seek assistance or apply an acceptable alternative to avoid any retakes.
C) Radiation exposure should be as low as possible. If the patient cannot tolerate film placement, stop and seek assistance or apply an acceptable alternative to avoid any retakes.
D) Radiation exposure should be as low as possible. If the patient cannot tolerate film placement, stop and seek assistance or apply an acceptable alternative to avoid any retakes.
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