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1. Nursing care of abdominal aortic aneurysm

   allioop4 replied to allioop4's topic in Student Assist

   This isn't homework (It's thanksgiving break for heavens sake!)--quizzing myself with NCLEX style questions and just curious to see what other's thought processes are without tainting it with the 'ivory tower' answer. But thanks to those who answere...

2. Nursing care of abdominal aortic aneurysm

   allioop4 replied to allioop4's topic in Student Assist

   Other options are re-assess in 5 minutes or provide analgesic. Goal in dissecting is to keep BP low and pain controlled, right? Another question too: You have a hypertensive client that is obese, lives a sedentary lifestyle and smokes 1/2 pack of ...

3. Nursing care of abdominal aortic aneurysm

   allioop4 posted a topic in Student Assist

   If I had a patient with an abdominal aortic aneurysm that was scheduled for a repair but suddenly had worsening abdominal pain and flank pain, would I assess vital signs first or notify the doc? I know it's an emergency, but do we ALWAYS assess firs...