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Which area of the abdomen is most commonly palpated when assessing a client for an abdominal aortic aneurysm?

Which area of the abdomen is most commonly palpated when assessing a client for an abdominal aortic aneurysm?<br/>

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John Smith

John Smith

John Smith
John Smith

Answered Oct 06, 2016

Middle lower abdomen to the left of the midline

The aorta lies directly left of the umbilicus; therefore, any other region is inappropriate for palpation.
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