DEXA scanners are used for which of the following?
A) Evaluate bone density of the hip
B) Diagnose cancerous tumors
C) Evaluate blood flow to the heart
D) Determine the sex of the fetus
E) Diagnose herniated intervertebral disks

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Dual energy x-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) scans use x-ray technology to evaluate a patient's bone density. A decrease in bone density is diagnostic proof of osteoporosis; evidence of bone density loss (osteopenia) may indicate the individual's risk of developing osteoporosis over time. The test typically evaluates the bone density of the hip.

DEXA Scanners Are Used for Which of the Following