You are assessing a 67-year-old male patient who is experiencing a dissecting abdominal aneurysm.Typically,such a patient will describe the pain as:

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A dissecting abdominal aneurysm is often described as a tearing or ripping sensation due to the rapid expansion of the aneurysm causing a tear in the aortic wall. The pain may also be accompanied by other symptoms such as shortness of breath, sweating, and loss of consciousness. Dull, sharp, or achy pain is less common in this condition.

You Are Assessing a 67-Year-Old Male Patient Who Is Experiencing