The nurse is interviewing a client with a diagnosis of possible abdominal aortic aneurysm. Which of the following statements will be reflected in the client's chief complaint?

The correct answer is D. "I don't remember anything in particular, I just haven't felt well.". (A, B, C) These complaints are not specific signs and symptoms associated with abdominal aortic aneurysm. If symptoms are present, the aneurysm is expanding or rupture is imminent. (D) Many clientsmay experience no symptoms. The only symptom may be a pulsation noted in the…

Physiological Integrity: Physiological Adaptation

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Options

A"I've been having a dull pain at the upper left shoulder."
B"My legs have been numb for three months."
C"I've only been urinating three times a day lately."
D"I don't remember anything in particular, I just haven't felt well."

How the community answered

(32 responses)

A
13% (4)
B
6% (2)
C
3% (1)
D
78% (25)

Explanation

(A, B, C) These complaints are not specific signs and symptoms associated with abdominal aortic aneurysm. If symptoms are present, the aneurysm is expanding or rupture is imminent. (D) Many clientsmay experience no symptoms. The only symptom may be a pulsation noted in the abdomen in the reclining position.

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#abdominal aortic aneurysm#vascular assessment#symptom presentation#chief complaint

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