Which of the Following Patient Statements Should Cause the EMT

question 65

Multiple Choice

Which of the following patient statements should cause the EMT to suspect an abdominal aortic aneurysm?

• A) "I have belly pain that I also feel in my back."
• B) "My heart is beating so hard, you can feel it on my chest."
• C) "The pain is sharp and spreads to both arms."
• D) "I seem to be vomiting up some blood."

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