Which of the following types of gonadal shielding provide maximal gonadal protection for a male patient when AP, oblique, and lateral projections are obtained?

a. Flat contact shield containing 1 mm of lead
b. Shadow shield
c. Shaped contact shield containing 1 mm of lead
d. None of the above, because gonadal shielding is unnecessary for male patients of any age.

c. Shaped contact shield containing 1 mm of lead

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