An abdominal ultrasound procedure indicates that a patient has an aortic aneurysm.An aneurysm of what minimum diameter should be immediately reported to the requesting health-care provider as a critical finding?
A)3 cm
B)5 cm
C)7 cm
D)9 cm

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A diameter of 5cm or greater is considered a critical finding and requires immediate reporting to the health-care provider. Aortas with a diameter of 3-4.9 cm are considered enlarged and require ongoing monitoring, while those larger than 5 cm pose a high risk of rupture and potential mortality. Therefore, option B is the correct answer. Options C and D are very unlikely as most aortic aneurysms would rupture before reaching these sizes. Option A is too small and would not require immediate reporting.

An Abdominal Ultrasound Procedure Indicates That a Patient Has an Aortic