× Didn't find what you were looking for? Ask a question
Top Posters
Since Sunday
7
n
3
j
3
o
2
x
2
c
2
2
p
2
n
2
3
2
C
2
z
2
Home Q & A Board Biology-Related Homework Help Medicine Nursing and Clinical
New Topic  
nurse2mrow nurse2mrow
wrote...
Posts: 7336
Rep: 8 1
9 years ago
A 69-year old patient is admitted to the hospital for elective repair of an abdominal aortic aneurysm. The history includes hypertension for 25 years, hyperlipidemia for 15 years, and smoking for 50 years. The patient asks the nurse what caused the aneurysm. The nurse’s best response includes the information that
a.   congenital weakness of arterial walls eventually results in an aneurysm.
b.   atherosclerotic plaques damage the artery and may lead to aneurysms.
c.   chronic infections of blood vessel walls may have contributed to the aneurysm.
d.   uncontrolled hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and smoking caused the aneurysm.
Read 556 times
5 Replies

Related Topics

Replies
wrote...
#1
9 years ago
B

The patient's gender, age, and risk factor history indicate that the aneurysm was likely caused by atherosclerosis rather than a congenital weakness or chronic infection. Although the patient's BP, elevated lipids, and smoking undoubtedly have contributed to the atherosclerotic process, it is not appropriate for the nurse to imply that the patient is to blame.
wrote...
#2
9 years ago Edited: 9 years ago, iETH4N
Quote from: nurse2mrow (9 years ago)
A 69-year old patient is admitted to the hospital for elective repair of an abdominal aortic aneurysm. The history includes hypertension for 25 years, hyperlipidemia for 15 years, and smoking for 50 years. The patient asks the nurse what caused the aneurysm. The nurse’s best response includes the information that
a.   congenital weakness of arterial walls eventually results in an aneurysm.
b.   atherosclerotic plaques damage the artery and may lead to aneurysms.
c.   chronic infections of blood vessel walls may have contributed to the aneurysm.
d.   uncontrolled hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and smoking caused the aneurysm.


Easy. It's obviously d. Obvious risk factors for aneurysms.

Heart.org says the cause is unknown. It says it may be congenital (answer a) and risk factors are high blood pressure, smoking, and high cholesterol (answer d and b). WebMD mentions congenital (answer a), atherosclerosis (answer b), and risk factors - high blood pressure and smoking (answer d).

In nursing exams you have to pick the *best answer*, thus,the best answer is d.
The patient met three risk factors that can lead to aneurysms.
Source  http://www.webmd.com/brain/tc/brain-aneurysm-topic-overview
http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/Conditions/More/What-is-an-Aneurysm_UCM_454435_Article.jsp
wrote...
#3
9 years ago
b.   atherosclerotic plaques damage the artery and may lead to aneurysms.
wrote...
#4
9 years ago
Quote from: f_zah1 (9 years ago)
b.   atherosclerotic plaques damage the artery and may lead to aneurysms.

The answer is scientifically d.
nurse2mrow Author
wrote...
#5
9 years ago
Thanks for assisting me on this Grinning Face
New Topic      
Quick Reply
Explore
Post your homework questions and get free online help from our incredible volunteers
  952 People Browsing
Start New Topic Take the Tour CoursesNew Study Tools Topics Trending Browse by Textbook
Live Chat
Related Images
  
 311
  
 411
  
 591
Your Opinion
What's your favorite coffee beverage?
Votes: 299
Previous poll results: Which industry do you think artificial intelligence (AI) will impact the most?