After an assessment the nurse is concerned that an older patient is at risk for the development of an abdominal aortic aneurysm. What did the nurse assess in this patient? (Select all that apply.)
A) Diagnosis of angina
B) History of hypertension
C) History of arteriosclerosis
D) Treatment for diabetes mellitus
E) Experienced a myocardial infarction
A, C, E
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Aneurysms of the abdominal aorta most frequently occur in older people with a history of arteriosclerosis, angina, and myocardial infarction. The risk of abdominal aortic aneurysms is not increased in the patient with hypertension or diabetes mellitus.
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