The Nurse Is Assessing a Client Diagnosed with an Abdominal

question 4

Multiple Choice

The nurse is assessing a client diagnosed with an abdominal aortic aneurysm. Which of the following sounds did the nurse auscultate during the assessment?

• A) Pleural rub
• B) Hyperactive bowel sounds
• C) Crackles
• D) Bruit

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Definitions:

Ego Deficiency

A lack in the development or strength of the ego that can affect personal growth and understanding.

Misinterpreting Internal Cues

Incorrectly understanding or responding to physical or emotional sensations that originate within oneself.

Anticipate Needs

The ability to predict or foresee the requirements or needs of a situation or individual before they are explicitly expressed.

Alexithymia

A personality trait characterized by difficulty in identifying, describing, and processing one's own emotional states.