If AEC was applied to a PA chest, which photocells should be selected?

both outer cells
center cell only
all three cells
center cell and one outer cell

both outer cells

Rationale: AEC set for a PA chest would require the two outer cells to be selected. The outer cells would cover each lung. If the center cell is selected, overexposure may occur because of the midline density of the spine.

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