A patient has a 5-cm thoracic aortic aneurysm that was discovered during a routine chest x-ray. When obtaining a nursing history from the patient, the nurse will ask the patient about

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Difficulty swallowing may occur with a thoracic aneurysm because of pressure on the esophagus. Abdominal tenderness or changes in bowel habits are consistent with an abdominal aneurysm. Dizziness or weakness may occur if there is blood loss from the aneurysm, but this aneurysm was discovered accidentally, not because the patient was symptomatic.

A Patient Has a 5-Cm Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm That Was