Palpation of the abdominal aorta reveals an aorta width of 5 cm and lateral pulsation. This finding suggests a(n)
a. normal finding. c. abdominal aortic aneurysm.
b. ruptured aorta. d. coarctation of the aorta.
C
Normal findings of palpation of the abdominal aorta are a width of 2.5 to 4.0 cm and the aorta pulsating in an anterior direction. Aorta width greater than 4.0 cm and lateral pulsation is abnormal. A widened aorta and lateral pulsations suggest an abdominal aortic aneurysm.
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