What is the most appropriate radiation protection principle to follow when determining if a patient requires radiographic imaging?

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AALARA principle
BAnnual maximum dose limit
CRoutine screening protocol
DAge-based exposure guideline

✓ Correct answer: A. ALARA principle ALARA (As Low As Reasonably Achievable) is a fundamental radiation protection principle that requires justification of each exposure based on clinical necessity. This ensures patients receive the lowest possible radiation dose while still obtaining diagnostically useful images.

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