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During physical examination of a thin 72-year-old patient, the nurse observes pulsation of the abdominal aorta in the epigastric area just below the xiphoid process. The nurse teaches the patient that this is
a.   a normal assessment finding for a thin individual.
b.   likely to be caused by age-related sclerosis and inelasticity of the aorta.
c.   an indication that an abdominal aortic aneurysm has probably developed.
d.   evidence of elevated systemic arterial pressure.
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Glad you found my input helpful. Please mark the topic solved, otherwise let me know if you need further clarification.
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