vena lou just turned 80. after her birthday party she fell at her house and is now in the emergency room (er) with an injured wrist. the er doctor orders an x - ray of her wrist and discovers a break at the distal radius; more specifically, this type of fracture is referred to as a fracture. after reviewing vena lous history, the doctor discovers she has had multiple fractures in the last five years. the er physician decides to order a dual x - ray absorptiometry exam, also known as a. test to determine if vena lou has by measuring the amount of bone mineral in a particular amount of bone. he prescribes her calcium and vitamin d supplements to help prevent future fractures.

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vena lou just turned 80. after her birthday party she fell at her house and is now in the emergency room (er) with an injured wrist. the er doctor orders an x - ray of her wrist and discovers a break at the distal radius; more specifically, this type of fracture is referred to as a  fracture. after reviewing vena lous history, the doctor discovers she has had multiple fractures in the last five years. the er physician decides to order a dual x - ray absorptiometry exam, also known as a.  test to determine if vena lou has  by measuring the amount of bone mineral in a particular amount of bone. he prescribes her calcium and vitamin d supplements to help prevent future fractures.

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# Brief Explanations:
- For the first blank: A Colles' fracture is a common type of wrist fracture at the distal radius.
- For the second blank: Dual - x - ray absorptiometry is also known as a DEXA or DXA test.
- For the third blank: Since she has had multiple fractures, the doctor is likely checking for osteoporosis (a condition where bones become weak and brittle).

# Answer:
Colles', DEXA (or DXA), osteoporosis

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