abdominal aortic aneurysm practice questions

Which medical treatment would be prescribed for the client with an AAA less than 3 cm?

Ultrasound every six (6) months

The client is diagnosed with an abdominal aortic aneurysm. Which statement would the nurse expect the client to make during the admission assessment?

"I don't have any abdominal pain or any type of problems."

Which client would be most likely to develop an abdominal aortic aneurysm?

A 69-year-old male with peripheral vascular disease

Which assessment data would the nurse recognize to support the diagnosis of abdominal aortic aneurysm?

Abdominal bruit.

Which assessment data would require immediate intervention by the nurse for the client who is six (6) hours postoperative abdominal aortic aneurysm repair?

Absent bilateral pedal pulse

The client had an abdominal aortic aneurysm repair two (2) days ago. Which intervention should the nurse implement first?

Assess the client's bowel sounds.

The client is admitted for surgical repair of an 8-cm abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA). Which sign/symptom would make the nurse suspect the client has an expanding AAA?

Complaints of low back pain

The nurse is discussing discharge teaching with the client who is three (3) days postoperative abdominal aortic aneurysm repair. Which discharge instructions should the nurse include when teaching the client?

Notify the HCP of any redness or irritation of the incision.

Which health-care provider's order should the nurse question in a client diagnosed with an expanding abdominal aortic aneurysm who is scheduled for surgery in the morning?

Tap water enema until clear fecal return.

The client is diagnosed with a small abdominal aortic aneurysm. Which interventions should be included in the discharge teaching?

Tell the client to exercise three (3) times a week for 30 minutes Encourage the client to eat a low-fat, low-cholesterol diet Discuss the importance of losing weight with the client.

The client is one (1) day postoperative abdominal aortic aneurysm repair. Which information from the unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) would require immediate intervention from the nurse?

The client's urinary output is 90 mL in six (6) hours.