Palpation of the abdominal aorta reveals an aorta width of 5 cm and lateral pulsation.This finding suggests a(n)

Name: Palpation of the abdominal aorta reveals an aorta width of 5 cm and lateral pulsation.This finding suggests a(n)
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Normal findings of palpation of the abdominal aorta are a width of 2.5 to 4.0 cm and the aorta pulsating in an anterior direction.Aorta width greater than 4.0 cm and lateral pulsation is abnormal.A widened aorta and lateral pulsations suggest an abdominal aortic aneurysm.

Palpation of the Abdominal Aorta Reveals an Aorta Width of 5