How Should the Technique Be Adjusted from the Routine for an AP

Multiple Choice

How should the technique be adjusted from the routine for an AP abdomen projection (lateral decubitus position) in a patient with ascites or a bowel obstruction?
1) Increase the mAs 30% to 50%.
2) Decrease the mAs 30% to 50%.
3) Increase the kVp 5% to 8%.
4) Decrease the kVp 5% to 8%.

A) 1 and 3 only
B) 1 and 4 only
C) 2 and 3 only
D) 2 and 4 only