When changing from an AP chest projection on an average size patient (22 cm) at 4 mAs at 125 kVp to an AP chest projection on a thick patient measuring 34 cm, what is the new mAs required?

A. 2 mAs
B. 8 mAs
C. 16 mAs
D. 32 mAs

Answer: D

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