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28 August, 05:11

A patient comes into the hospital because she is worried about possible exposure to radiation. The doctors determine that the patient has 60 rem of exposure. What is her risk of cancer?

High because her exposure is less than 100 rem.

Low because her exposure is less than 100 rem.

High because her exposure is greater than 50 rem.

Low because her exposure is greater than 50 rem.

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  1. 28 August, 05:46
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    The answer is high because her exposure is greater than 50 rem and over 50 rem is cause death to cells, tissue, organs.
  2. 28 August, 06:38
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    The correct answer is C) High because her exposure is greater than 50 rem
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