When Palpating the Aorta, a Prominent Lateral Pulsation Suggests

question 48

Multiple Choice

When palpating the aorta, a prominent lateral pulsation suggests:

• A) an aortic aneurysm.
• B) normal pulsation.
• C) a renal artery fistula.
• D) a vena cava varicosity.

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