The nurse is designing a teaching plan for a patient with a small 4-cm AAA. The patient is currently asymptomatic. What is the nurse's goal for nonsurgical management of this patient?
a. Teach lifestyle modifications that will minimize the growth of the aneurysm.
b. Monitor the growth of the aneurysm and follow the antihypertensive medication regimen.
c. Encourage compliance with anticoagulant drugs and laboratory follow-up appointments.
d. Stabilize the patient's condition and improve overall health so surgery can be safely performed.
Answer: b. Monitor the growth of the aneurysm and follow the antihypertensive medication regimen.
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