During a Client's Routine Physical Examination,an Aortic Aneurysm Is Detected

question 58

Multiple Choice

During a client's routine physical examination,an aortic aneurysm is detected.The client is distressed and says,"I know this is wrong because I don't have any symptoms or problems!" Which of these responses should the nurse make?

• A)"Aneurysms are caused by a hereditary lack of elastin in the arterial wall.Have any relatives had this problem?"
• B)"Aneurysms are often asymptomatic until they start leaking or pressing on other structures."
• C)"Didn't you see the X-ray pictures of the aneurysm?"
• D)"Why don't you seek a second opinion?"

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