In which of the following patients is the emergency department staff most likely to suspect an abdominal aortic aneurysm?
A) A 60-year-old client with diminished oxygen saturation, low red blood cell levels, and pallor
B) A 70-year-old woman with jugular venous distention, shortness of breath, and pulmonary edema
C) A 66-year-old client with facial edema, cough, and neck vein distention
D) An 81-year-old man with acute cognitive changes as well as difficulty in speaking and swallowing

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Facial edema, cough, and neck vein distention are associated with abdominal aortic aneurysms. Low red cells, pulmonary edema, and cognitive changes are not associated with abdominal aortic aneurysms.

In Which of the Following Patients Is the Emergency Department