A patient is preparing to undergo positron emission tomography (PET)of the pelvis.This test primarily used to do which of the following? Select all that apply.
A)Detect a pelvic fracture.
B)Determine the presence of colorectal cancer.
C)Assess for pelvic inflammatory disease.
D)Identify a site for biopsy.
E)Evaluate the effects of therapy.

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PET scans are highly effective in detecting cancerous tissues (such as colorectal cancer), identifying precise locations for biopsies by highlighting areas of abnormal metabolic activity, and evaluating the effectiveness of cancer treatment by showing changes in the metabolic activity of tissues. They are not typically used for detecting fractures or diagnosing inflammatory diseases, as these conditions do not involve the type of metabolic activity that PET scans are designed to detect.

A Patient Is Preparing to Undergo Positron Emission Tomography (PET)of