A 72-year-old male arrives for a physical therapy evaluation for treatment of his low back pain.The patient has a history of peripheral vascular disease,diabetes,and hypercholesteremia.He reports leg pain and fatigue with walking.The physical therapist feels it is appropriate to include a vascular screen and testing in the evaluation.Which of the following signs/symptoms would be MOST indicative of an abdominal aortic aneurysm?

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The most common signs/symptoms for aortic aneurysm include a pulsating mass in the abdominal area,a bruit heard over a swollen area,pressure on surrounding parts such as low back,leg pain,numbness in Les,excessive fatigue with walking,poor distal pulses,and low back pain.The pulsating mass in the abdominal area would be more indicative or suspicious of aortic aneurysm whereas fatigue,numbness in LEs,and high BP could be associated with aortic aneurysm,but also with low back pathology.C is the most correct answer.

A 72-Year-Old Male Arrives for a Physical Therapy Evaluation for Treatment