When positioning a patient for an AP lumbosacral view, which of the following techniques helps reduce gonadal exposure to radiation?

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ADecreasing the source-to-image distance
BUsing a smaller focal spot size
CUse of gonadal shielding
DIncreasing the kVp

✓ Correct answer: C. Use of gonadal shielding Gonadal shielding using lead shields placed over the reproductive organs significantly reduces radiation exposure to these radiosensitive tissues during radiographic procedures, which is particularly important for patients of reproductive age.

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