A nurse is caring for a client who has been diagnosed as having an aortic aneurysm. The aneurysm has been described as being uniform in appearance and symmetrical along the vessel wall. This type of aneurysm is best described as:
A nurse is assessing a client who has an abdominal aortic aneurysm. Which of the following signs or symptoms indicates that the aneurysm has dissected?
A nurse is caring for a client following cardiac surgery when the client develops severe acute chest pain, described as a feeling of tearing across the chest. The client’s vital signs are HR: 102, BP: 145/92, RR: 18, and O2: 95%. Which of the following actions is most appropriate in this situation?
A client with a known history of aortic aneurysm is complaining of sudden pain in the back and shoulders. The nurse notes a pulsating mass in the abdomen. What is the next step the nurse should take?
A client has been diagnosed with a moderate aortic dissection and is scheduled for the operating room in 1 hour. The nurse knows that which of the following medications might be expected for the healthcare provider to order to be given now?
A client is being seen in the emergency department for abdominal pain. Based on the client’s history, the nurse believes the client may have an abdominal aortic aneurysm. Which method of physical assessment should the nurse employ in this situation?
All of the nurse’s clients have chest pain and the following additional symptoms. Which of the following is the most concerning and should be the priority?
A client with a history of hypertension and heart disease has developed intense chest pain. The provider suspects that the client is experiencing an aortic dissection. What tests would the nurse prepare for that most likely diagnose this condition? Select all that apply.
A nurse is assessing the abdomen of a client who may have an abdominal aortic aneurysm. When assessing for abdominal pulsations, which technique should the nurse use?
