While Examining a Patient,the Nurse Observes Abdominal Pulsations Between the Xiphoid

question 39

Multiple Choice

While examining a patient,the nurse observes abdominal pulsations between the xiphoid and umbilicus.The nurse would suspect that these are:

• A) pulsations of the renal arteries.
• B) pulsations of the inferior vena cava.
• C) normal abdominal aortic pulsations.
• D) increased peristalsis from a bowel obstruction.

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