A patient is scheduled for a CT scan of the left femur.What should the nurse expect the findings of this diagnostic test to reveal?

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A CT scan of the left femur can reveal fractures in the bone. It is a common diagnostic test used to evaluate fractures as it provides a detailed image of the bone structure. Disk disease, osteomyelitis, and ligamentous tears would not be detected through a CT scan of the left femur.

A Patient Is Scheduled for a CT Scan of the Left