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evelyn o bentley

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The nurse is caring for a patient who is suspected of having a rupturing abdominal aortic aneurysm. What manifestations are consistent with early onset of the phenomena? Select all that apply.
 
  A) Elevated temperature
  B) Complaints of leg pain
  C) Abdominal pain
  D) Low back pain
  E) Pulsating, palpable abdominal mass

Question 2

To assess a client's visual accommodation, the nurse has the client
 
  A) Stand 20 feet from the Snellen chart
  B) Sit still while a penlight is shined at the pupil
  C) Look straight ahead with one eye covered
  D) Look at a close object, then at a distant object



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Answer to Question 1

Ans: C, D

Answer to Question 2

Ans: D



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