The nurse working in the emergency department knows that which factors are commonly related to aneurysm formation? (Select all that apply.)
a. Atherosclerosis
b. Down syndrome
c. Frequent heartburn
d. History of hypertension
e. History of smoking
ANS: A, D, E
Atherosclerosis, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and smoking are the most common related factors. Down syndrome and heartburn have no relation to aneurysm formation.
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