Which of the following statements would be acceptable communication with a patient?

A) "We need to retake your radiographs because the films got stuck in the processor again."
B) "This tube head always drifts."
C) "This x-ray machine is making a strange noise. Let's see if it will affect your radiographs."
D) "Your radiographs are too dark but we corrected the problem. Let's take them again."

D
Explanation: A) Being honest about problems gains patient's confidence. However, care must be taken to not imply that defective equipment has been used on the patient.
B) Being honest about problems gains patient's confidence. However, care must be taken to not imply that defective equipment has been used on the patient.
C) Being honest about problems gains patient's confidence. However, care must be taken to not imply that defective equipment has been used on the patient.
D) Being honest about problems gains patient's confidence. However, care must be taken to not imply that defective equipment has been used on the patient.

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