A 73-year-old female experienced a syncopal episode while watching TV. She is now conscious, but is diaphoretic, tachycardic, and hypotensive. Your assessment reveals abdominal tenderness and a pulsating mass to the left of her umbilicus. You should be MOST suspicious for:
A. an aortic aneurysm.
B. acute appendicitis.
C. a strangulated bowel.
D. myocardial infarction.
Answer: A. an aortic aneurysm.
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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