In which of the following patients is the emergency department staff most likely to suspect an abdominal aortic aneurysm?
A)
A 60-year-old client with diminished oxygen saturation, low red blood cell levels, and pallor
B)
A 70-year-old woman with jugular venous distention, shortness of breath, and pulmonary edema
C)
A 66-year-old client with facial edema, cough, and neck vein distention
D)
An 81-year-old man with acute cognitive changes as well as difficulty in speaking and swallowing
Ans:
C
Feedback:
Facial edema, cough, and neck vein distention are associated with abdominal aortic aneurysms. Low red cells, pulmonary edema, and cognitive changes are not associated with abdominal aortic aneurysms.
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