A nurse is assisting as a physician performs transesophageal echocardiography (TEE)on a patient.The nurse should recognize that which of the following is a critical finding that should be communicated to the requesting health-care provider immediately?
A)Congenital heart defect
B)Pulmonary hypertension
C)Aortic aneurysm
D)Ventricular hypertrophy

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An aortic aneurysm is a critical finding that requires immediate communication to the requesting health-care provider as it can be life-threatening if it ruptures. The other options are important findings but do not require immediate action.

A Nurse Is Assisting as a Physician Performs Transesophageal Echocardiography