When palpating the aorta, a prominent lateral pulsation suggests:
a. an aortic aneurysm.
b. normal pulsation.
c. a renal artery fistula.
d. a vena cava varicosity.
A
Anterior pulsations of the aorta are within normal limits; lateral pulsations suggest an aortic aneurysm.
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