The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient Who Has Been

question 1

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a patient who has been having abdominal pain. The doctor suspects that the patient may have an abdominal aortic aneurysm. Which tests would confirm the doctor's suspicion? (Select all that apply.)

• A) Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan
• B) Needle aspiration with biopsy
• C) Fiberoptic endoscopy
• D) Computed tomography (CT) scan
• E) Flexible sigmoidoscopy
• F) Thoracentesis

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