It Is Suspected That a Patient Has an Aortic Aneurysm

question 20

Multiple Choice

It is suspected that a patient has an aortic aneurysm that may be dissecting or rupturing.Which assessment finding would the nurse evaluate as suggesting the aneurysm is in the thoracic region?

• A)The patient has severe pain.
• B)The patient becomes rapidly hypotensive.
• C)Syncope occurs.
• D)The blood pressure reading is different from arm to arm.

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