A 62-year-old man presents with a complaint of abdominal pain radiating to his groin. He also complains of dizziness. On examination, his abdomen is tender and you feel a large pulsatile mass. His signs and symptoms are suggestive of:
a. acute embolism.
b. an abdominal aortic aneurysm.
c. a ruptured spleen.
d. cardiogenic shock.
Answer: b
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
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