The overall detection rate for abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) is 31%. Which of the following factors are likely to hinder detection during an examination?
A)The driver's age
B)A history of clinical depression
C)A history of migraines
D)Obesity

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Obesity can conceivably hinder the detection of an AAA on examination.
The overall detection rate of AAAs during examination is 31%. Detection during a physical examination depends on aneurysm size and can frequently be affected by obesity. Clinical examination identifies approximately 90% of aneurysms greater than 6 cm.

The Overall Detection Rate for Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) Is