Why Is a Dual Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry Scan Used for a Client

question 7

Multiple Choice

Why is a dual energy x-ray absorptiometry scan used for a client with a musculoskeletal disorder?

• A) It detects soft tissue abnormalities.
• B) It identifies stress fractures and bony metastases.
• C) It determines mechanical derangement of the knee.
• D) It visualizes the bone mineral density (BMD) of the hip and lumbar vertebrae.

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Definitions:

DNA Replication

The process by which a cell duplicates its DNA, producing two identical copies from the original DNA molecule.

Spindle Apparatus

The spindle apparatus is a cellular structure composed of microtubules. It plays a critical role in chromosome separation during cell division.

DNA Duplicated

The process of a DNA molecule making an exact copy of itself, crucial for cell division and genetic inheritance.

S Phase

The phase of the cell cycle in which DNA is replicated, occurring between G1 phase and G2 phase.