The nurse suspects a patient who is recovering from an abdominal aortic aneurysm repair is experiencing graft leaking. Which of the following are indications of this event? Select all that apply.

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The nurse suspects a patient who is recovering from an abdominal aortic aneurysm repair is experiencing graft leaking. Which of the following are indications of this event?  Select all that apply.

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Complaint of groin pain and back discomfort are signs of graft leaking, which may indicate that the aneurysm repair has failed. The fact that the abdominal dressing is dry and intact is not indicative of graft leaking. The patient's urine output and respiratory rate are normal, but not necessarily relevant to the suspected graft leaking.

The Nurse Suspects a Patient Who Is Recovering from an Abdominal