An elderly patient has symptoms of osteoporosis and is being assessed during her annual physical examination
The assessment shows the patient will require further testing related to the symptoms of osteoporosis. The nurse informs the patient that the most accurate test for osteoporosis is what?
A) Hip bone densitometry (BMD)
B) A bone scan
C) Computed tomography (CT)
D) Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
Ans: A
Feedback: Hip BMD is considered the most accurate test for osteoporosis and for predicting a fracture.
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