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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