A middle-aged female client tells the nurse that her mother and aunts all have been diagnosed with osteoporosis. The nurse realizes that this client might benefit from having which of the following diagnostic tests?

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A DEXA scan is the most appropriate diagnostic test for screening and diagnosing osteoporosis. MRI, CT scan, and myelogram are not typically used for this purpose.

A Middle-Aged Female Client Tells the Nurse That Her Mother