Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 95%
Simulated
A nurse is assessing a client who has a possible abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA). Which of the following is an early manifestation of an AAA?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
A. Lower back or groin pain is an early manifestation of an AAA, resulting from pressure on surrounding structures or nerve irritation as the aneurysm expands.