A Patient with a History of a 4-Cm Abdominal Aortic

question 19

Multiple Choice

A patient with a history of a 4-cm abdominal aortic aneurysm is admitted to the emergency department with severe back pain and bilateral flank ecchymoses. The vital signs are blood pressure (BP) 90/58, pulse 138, and respirations 34. The nurse plans interventions for the patient based on the expectation that treatment will include

• A) immediate surgery.
• B) a STAT angiogram.
• C) a paracentesis when vital signs are stabilized with fluid replacement.
• D) admission to intensive care for observation and diagnostic testing.

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Capacity Shortage

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Backup Source

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Overbooking

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