A Patient Is Admitted for a Repair of an Abdominal

question 15

Multiple Choice

A patient is admitted for a repair of an abdominal aortic aneurysm.Which assessment finding would the nurse evaluate as indicating this patient is at increased risk for developing an enterocutaneous fistula (ECF) ?

• A)Diagnosis of type 2 diabetes mellitus
• B)Daily use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)for arthritis symptoms
• C)Diagnosis of peripheral vascular disease
• D)History of radiation therapy to treat colon cancer

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