Mindy's Doctor Recommends a Diagnostic X-Ray to Check Her Lungs

Mindy's doctor recommends a diagnostic X-ray to check her lungs for a possible respiratory infection. Since she is in her first trimester, she is concerned about the possible risks of the X-ray radiation on her baby. Which of the following precautions should the doctor take to avoid any complications in Mindy's unborn baby due to the X-ray?

A) Give Mindy a mild dose of an analgesic.
B) Give Mindy an epidural block to numb her body from the waist down.
C) Cover Mindy's abdomen with a lead apron.
D) Cover Mindy with several thick, woolen quilts.

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