The nurse is caring for a patient who has been having abdominal pain. The doctor suspects that the patient may have an abdominal aortic aneurysm. Which tests would confirm the doctor's suspicion? (Select all that apply.)
A) Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan
B) Needle aspiration with biopsy
C) Fiberoptic endoscopy
D) Computed tomography (CT) scan
E) Flexible sigmoidoscopy
F) Thoracentesis

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CT scan and MRI may be used to determine the presence of an abdominal aortic aneurysm. Endoscopy, needle aspiration, sigmoidoscopy, and thoracentesis will not help make this diagnosis.

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