During a Client's Routine Physical Examination,an Aortic Aneurysm Is Detected

During a client's routine physical examination,an aortic aneurysm is detected.The client is distressed and says,"I know this is wrong because I don't have any symptoms or problems!" Which of these responses should the nurse make?

A) "Aneurysms are caused by a hereditary lack of elastin in the arterial wall.Have any relatives had this problem?"
B) "Aneurysms are often asymptomatic until they start leaking or pressing on other structures."
C) "Didn't you see the X-ray pictures of the aneurysm?"
D) "Why don't you seek a second opinion?"

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