A patient is scheduled for a bone scan. For which health problem should the nurse suspect this test is being used to diagnose?

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A bone scan is a diagnostic test used to detect bone cancer. It is also used to evaluate other conditions such as fractures, infections, and arthritis. A bone scan involves the injection of a small amount of radioactive material, which is absorbed by the bones. A special camera detects the radiation emitted by the radioactive material and produces images of the bones. These images can reveal abnormalities, such as bone tumors, areas of increased bone activity (indicating bone cancer), or areas of decreased activity (indicating bone fractures or infections).

A Patient Is Scheduled for a Bone Scan