Currently, evidence of radiation-induced hereditary effects has not been observed in persons employed in diagnostic imaging or in persons undergoing radiologic examinations. Even with this information, it is still recommended that

1. gonadal shielding be effectively used.
2. all radiation exposure be maintained as low as reasonably achievable (ALARA).
3. alternative procedures be substituted for x-ray procedures whenever diagnostic information must be obtained.

a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. 1 and 2 only
d. 3 only

c. 1 and 2 only

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