If a Patient Asks a Radiographer a Question About the Potential

Multiple Choice

If a patient asks a radiographer a question about the potential risk of radiation exposure associated with a specific x-ray procedure,the radiographer should:

A) use his or her intelligence and knowledge to answer the question honestly and provide a suitable example that compares the amount of radiation received from the procedure in question with natural background radiation received over a given period of time.
B) avoid the patient's question by changing the subject.
C) tell the patient that it is unethical to discuss such concerns.
D) refuse to answer the question and recommend that he or she speak with the referring physician.