Each of the following statements regarding dental radiography of the older adult patient is correct except one. Which one is the exception?
A) A smaller, lighter weight image receptor-holding device may be more comfortable.
B) Use of a commercial image receptor edge protector may make the procedure more comfortable.
C) If necessary, the radiographer should hold the image receptor in the patient's mouth during the exposure.
D) If necessary, an extraoral radiograph may be substituted.
C
Explanation: A) If necessary, a caregiver may be asked to assist with the procedure. The radiographer must never hold the image receptor in the patient's mouth during the exposure.
B) If necessary, a caregiver may be asked to assist with the procedure. The radiographer must never hold the image receptor in the patient's mouth during the exposure.
C) If necessary, a caregiver may be asked to assist with the procedure. The radiographer must never hold the image receptor in the patient's mouth during the exposure.
D) If necessary, a caregiver may be asked to assist with the procedure. The radiographer must never hold the image receptor in the patient's mouth during the exposure.
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